Maugheraboy Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Maugheraboy
Maugheraboy is a mainly residential area on the southern side of Sligo town, within easy reach of the town centre and the wider West Sligo countryside. It has a practical suburban character, with established housing, newer development in places and views towards the surrounding Ox Mountains and Benbulben area. Residents are close to Sligo’s broad range of schools, including primary and secondary options in and around the town, as well as Atlantic Technological University’s Sligo campus. Sligo town centre provides the main choice of shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, cultural venues and everyday services, while nearby retail areas offer supermarkets and larger-format shopping. Road access is convenient via the N4 and N15 approaches, and local buses connect the southern suburbs with central Sligo; Sligo railway station and the town’s bus station provide regional links. Leisure opportunities include Doorly Park, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership facilities, the Garavogue riverfront and coastal destinations such as Strandhill within a short drive. The area also benefits from Sligo’s strong sporting and community life, with Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, athletics and outdoor clubs active across the town and county.
Property Market in Maugheraboy
Based on 6 properties for sale in Maugheraboy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Maugheraboy
Schools
Catholic primary school serving families in Sligo town and surrounding residential areas.
Independent co-educational secondary school near Sligo town centre.
Long-established Catholic boys’ secondary school located in Sligo town.
Co-educational secondary school offering post-primary education near the town centre.
Higher-education campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station providing services eastwards to Dublin Connolly and intermediate destinations.
Town-centre hub for Bus Éireann and regional coach services.
Primary road connection towards Dublin, Collooney and the national motorway network.
National route linking Sligo with Donegal and north-western towns.
Regular town and suburban routes connect southern areas with central Sligo.
Amenities
Main local centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Riverside public park with open space, walking routes and sporting facilities.
Public library offering books, study space, digital services and community activities.
Prominent contemporary arts venue with exhibitions, events, cinema and creative programmes.
Town leisure facility providing fitness, swimming and related recreational services.
Historic Sligo pub combining traditional hospitality, food and a well-known grocery counter.
Popular Sligo seafood restaurant serving fish-focused dishes in the town centre.
Local Clubs & Businesses
League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds in Sligo.
County Gaelic games organisation supporting football and hurling across Sligo.
Local rugby club providing playing and social opportunities for multiple age groups.
Promotes participation in sport, physical activity and inclusive community programmes.
Major local employer and education provider with a broad regional student community.
Properties For Sale near Maugheraboy
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