Rosses Point Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
Rosses Point is a coastal village on the north side of Sligo Bay, in County Sligo, within the F91 routing area. It is known for its beaches, harbour and views across the bay towards Knocknarea and the surrounding coastline, and lies about 8 km north-west of Sligo town by road. The locality is close to Carney, Drumcliff and Ballinfull, with Strandhill and Lissadell further around the bay and coast.
Area character
A scenic, residential seaside village with a relaxed, outdoors-oriented feel. Rosses Point combines established homes and holiday properties with a strong maritime and tourism character, and is popular for walking, sailing, swimming, golfing and coastal recreation.
Schools
- Rosses Point National Schoolprimary
- St Edward’s National School, Sligoprimary
- St Joseph’s National School, Sligoprimary
- Summerhill College, Sligosecondary
- Sligo Grammar Schoolsecondary
- Atlantic Technological University, Sligo campusthird-level
Transport
- Local and regional bus services to Sligo townbus
- R291 coastal road to Sligo and Strandhillroad
- N15 access via Drumcliff and Sligoroad
- Sligo Mac Diarmada railway stationrail
- Ireland West Airport Knockairport
Amenities
- Rosses Point Beach and promenadebeach and outdoor recreation
- Rosses Point Harbour and sailing facilitiesmaritime and leisure
- County Sligo Golf Clubgolf
- The Driftwood Smokehouse and local diningdining
- Sligo town shops, services and healthcareshopping and healthcare
- Sligo Yacht Clubsport and leisure