About Ballintogher
Ballintogher is a small rural village in County Sligo, set between Sligo town and the Lough Gill area and close to the villages of Ballygawley, Calry and Dromahair. It has a quiet, community-focused character, with scattered countryside housing, farmland and attractive views towards the surrounding Dartry and Sligo uplands. Day-to-day life is village-based, while Sligo town provides the broadest choice of shops, schools, healthcare, employment and entertainment within a manageable drive. Local education is centred on primary provision in and around the village, with secondary schools available in Sligo and nearby towns. There is no railway station in Ballintogher, so commuting is generally car-dependent, although regional bus services and the road network connect the area with Sligo, Dromahair and other neighbouring settlements. The village pub and community facilities provide an important social hub, while restaurants, cafés and larger supermarkets are mostly found in Sligo town. Outdoor life is a major attraction, with Lough Gill, Hazelwood Forest and the wider countryside offering walking, fishing and scenic recreation nearby. Local GAA and community activities add to the village’s strong sense of place, making Ballintogher suited to residents seeking a peaceful rural base within reach of Sligo’s amenities.
Property Market in Ballintogher
Based on 3 properties for sale in Ballintogher
Property types
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What’s in Ballintogher
Schools
Local primary school serving Ballintogher and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary-school option serving families across the wider Sligo hinterland.
Independent secondary school in Sligo town, offering education for day pupils.
Well-established Catholic secondary school located in Sligo town.
Secondary school in Sligo providing education for students from surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important local route linking Ballintogher with Sligo, Ballygawley and Dromahair.
Strategic road corridor providing onward access through north County Sligo.
Regional bus connections are generally accessed through Sligo and nearby settlements.
Mainline station offering services towards Dublin, Longford and north-west destinations.
Regional airport approximately an hour away by road, subject to traffic and route.
Amenities
Local venue for community events, activities and meetings.
Traditional local meeting place serving the village community and visitors.
Scenic woodland beside Lough Gill with walking routes and lake views.
Nearby lake offering attractive scenery, fishing and water-based recreational opportunities.
Closest major retail and service centre, with supermarkets, cafés and restaurants.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services in Sligo.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting teams and community participation.
Community organisation helping coordinate local facilities, events and development.
Professional football club based at The Showgrounds in nearby Sligo.
Broad selection of local retailers, cafés, professional services and hospitality venues.
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