Tourlestrane Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Tourlestrane
Tourlestrane is a rural parish in County Sligo, west of Sligo town, in the wider F91 area and close to Ballinode, Tonaphubble and the countryside of east Sligo. It has a strongly local, community-based character, with scattered homes, farmland and attractive views towards the surrounding hills rather than a conventional built-up neighbourhood. Day-to-day living is peaceful and car-dependent, while Sligo provides the main centre for larger-scale shopping, employment, healthcare, dining and entertainment. The nearby Sligo School Project and Model School are among the education options serving families who travel into or through Sligo. Road access is the practical transport choice, with local routes connecting towards Sligo and regional roads providing onward links; Sligo’s bus and rail services are within reach by car. Local social life is centred more on parish and sporting activity than on a concentration of shops, bars or restaurants, so residents generally use Sligo town for cafés, pubs, supermarkets and services. The area suits people looking for a quiet rural setting while remaining within commuting distance of Sligo and its amenities.
Property Market in Tourlestrane
Based on 4 properties for sale in Tourlestrane
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Tourlestrane
Schools
Independent community school in Sligo, serving pupils through a broad, progressive educational approach.
Established primary school in Sligo town, serving local families with a central town location.
Long-established secondary school near Sligo town, offering education for post-primary pupils.
Visit website ↗Well-known Sligo secondary school with a long history and strong local presence.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural roads connect Tourlestrane with Ballinode, Tonaphubble, Sligo and neighbouring villages.
Main regional corridor providing onward access towards Sligo, Dublin and the west.
Central bus station offering regional and national services from Sligo town.
Terminus station with Irish Rail services connecting Sligo with Dublin and intermediate towns.
Nearby urban transport hub with local bus connections and taxi availability.
Amenities
Main nearby destination for supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services in Sligo.
Sports and fitness facility offering indoor activities, training spaces and community programmes.
Popular riverside park with walking routes, open space and recreational facilities.
Prominent Sligo arts venue presenting exhibitions, performances, workshops and cultural events.
Historic Sligo pub known for food, drinks and a traditional town-centre atmosphere.
Established Sligo restaurant offering modern Irish dining beside the Garavogue River.
Main hospital serving Sligo and the wider north-west region, with emergency services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Important local Gaelic games club and a central focus of parish community life.
Sligo’s League of Ireland football club, based at The Showgrounds in town.
Local authority providing planning, roads, housing and civic services across the county.
Historic Sligo sporting venue and home ground of Sligo Rovers Football Club.
Established golf club near Rosses Point, offering coastal golf and clubhouse facilities.
Nearby Areas
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