About Ballintogher
Ballintogher is a small village in south County Sligo, set in a rural landscape between Sligo town, Dromahair and the Lough Gill area. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with village housing and farms surrounded by drumlin countryside, while the wider area is known for scenic roads, woodland and access to the Ox Mountains and Sligo-Leitrim borderlands. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, with basic village services supplemented by the broader choice of shops, schools, healthcare and employment in Sligo town. Local primary-school provision is available in the surrounding parishes, while secondary schools and further education are generally accessed in Sligo or nearby towns. Road travel is the main commuting option, with regional routes linking Ballintogher to Sligo, Dromahair, Ballygawley and Drumkeeran; Bus Éireann services in the wider area provide limited public transport connections. The village and neighbouring communities offer traditional pubs, community activities and local sporting life, while cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and larger leisure facilities are concentrated in Sligo. Outdoor amenities are a major attraction, including walks and fishing around Lough Gill, nearby woodland and countryside, and the wider network of trails and attractions around Sligo town. Ballintogher suits residents seeking a rural setting with a strong community feel while remaining within practical driving distance of Sligo’s employment, education and cultural amenities.
Property Market in Ballintogher
Based on 7 properties for sale in Ballintogher
Property types
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What’s in Ballintogher
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballintogher and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary-school option serving families in the wider south Sligo area.
Second-level community school offering broad education and extracurricular opportunities.
Independent secondary school in Sligo town with a long-established academic tradition.
Voluntary secondary school in Sligo town serving boys across the region.
Regional technological university campus providing degree, apprenticeship and further-study opportunities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Ballintogher towards Sligo, Dromahair and surrounding villages.
Rural regional connection through the Ballygawley and Ballintogher area towards Sligo.
Regional bus connections are principally accessed through Sligo town and nearby villages.
Mainline station with services towards Dublin and western destinations, reached by road.
Key national route providing onward access between Sligo, Dublin and the northwest.
Amenities
Small local centre providing everyday community services and a traditional rural village atmosphere.
Nearest major retail centre, with supermarkets, independent shops, banks and professional services.
Scenic lake nearby, popular for fishing, waterside views and countryside recreation.
Popular woodland and lakeside amenity near Sligo, with walking routes and scenic viewpoints.
Contemporary arts centre hosting exhibitions, events, workshops and cultural programming.
Major town sports facility offering fitness, swimming and indoor activity provision.
Regional hospital providing acute healthcare and specialist services for the northwest.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation within the community.
Village facility used for local events, meetings, activities and community gatherings.
Volunteer group helping maintain and improve the village environment and public spaces.
Established League of Ireland football club based at The Showgrounds in Sligo.
Well-known 18-hole parkland course and golfing club near Rosses Point.
Properties For Sale near Ballintogher
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