Aclare Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Aclare
Aclare is a small rural village in south-east County Sligo, close to the Mayo and Roscommon borders and within reach of Charlestown, Swinford, Foxford and Curry. It has a quiet, community-focused character, with scattered countryside, farmland and the Ox Mountains shaping the wider landscape. Day-to-day life is village-based, with local services and social activity centred on the village and nearby towns rather than a large retail centre. Families are served by local primary-school provision, while secondary education and a broader choice of shops, cafés and healthcare are generally found in Swinford, Charlestown or Ballaghaderreen. Driving is the main way to commute, with the N17 providing an important regional connection and Ireland West Airport Knock accessible for longer-distance travel. Local pubs, community facilities and sporting organisations provide much of the social life, while the surrounding countryside offers walking, fishing and quiet outdoor recreation. Aclare suits residents looking for a genuinely rural setting with practical links to larger neighbouring towns and the wider west of Ireland.
Property Market in Aclare
Based on 11 properties for sale in Aclare
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Aclare
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Aclare and surrounding rural communities.
Primary-school option in nearby Swinford, serving the town and surrounding hinterland.
Post-primary school in Swinford providing secondary education for the wider area.
Primary education option in Charlestown, west of Aclare near the N17 corridor.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major north-west route linking nearby Charlestown with Swinford, Sligo and Galway.
Local regional-road connection serving Aclare and neighbouring villages and rural areas.
Scheduled regional buses connect Charlestown with Sligo, Galway and other towns.
Nearby Swinford provides bus connections towards Sligo, Castlebar and surrounding communities.
Regional airport near Charlestown offering domestic and international passenger flights.
Amenities
Small local centre with community services and everyday village conveniences.
Traditional village pubs provide informal socialising, conversation and occasional community events.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, banks and everyday services.
Public library offering books, internet access and community-focused services.
Local venue hosting clubs, classes, meetings and activities for residents.
Convenient N17 town with shops, food outlets, services and petrol stations.
Open upland and rural landscapes nearby, suited to walking and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation in the parish.
Community hub for local meetings, social activities and parish events.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football, hurling and underage development.
Independent shops, trades and service businesses support the surrounding rural hinterland.
N17-based businesses provide additional shopping, food, fuel and practical services nearby.
Properties For Sale near Aclare
Nearby Areas
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