About Ballisodare
Ballisodare is a village in County Sligo, positioned where the Owenmore and Garavogue rivers meet, around eight kilometres south of Sligo town. It has a settled, family-friendly character, combining village housing and everyday services with easy access to surrounding countryside, including the routes towards Ballygawley, Collooney, Coolaney and the coast. Local schooling is centred on Ballisodare National School, while secondary pupils generally travel into Sligo or nearby towns for a wider choice of schools. The village is well placed for commuters, with frequent road connections to Sligo and links south via the N4, while Bus Éireann services provide public transport options; rail services are available from Collooney and Sligo stations. Ballisodare has practical local shopping and services, with larger retail, healthcare and employment facilities available in Sligo. Residents can use village pubs and cafés for informal socialising, while Sligo offers a broader restaurant, arts and nightlife scene within a short drive. The surrounding rivers, walking routes and nearby countryside add an outdoor dimension, and local community and sporting activities are complemented by clubs and facilities in the wider parish.
Property Market in Ballisodare
Based on 6 properties for sale in Ballisodare
Property types
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What’s in Ballisodare
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballisodare and surrounding rural communities.
Independent secondary school in Sligo town offering education for a wide catchment.
Well-known secondary school in Sligo town with a long-established educational tradition.
Secondary school in Sligo providing education for pupils from surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key national route connecting Ballisodare with Sligo, Collooney and destinations east.
Regional road linking the village with Coolaney and south-west Sligo communities.
Scheduled regional buses connect Ballisodare with Sligo and nearby towns.
Nearby station serving rail connections on the Dublin–Sligo railway line.
Mainline station providing regular services between Sligo and Dublin Connolly.
Amenities
Local garage providing motoring services and practical everyday facilities.
Convenient local businesses provide essential groceries, services and day-to-day shopping.
Informal village venues offer places for refreshments and meeting locally.
Community venue supporting local events, activities and gatherings.
Major regional hospital approximately eight kilometres away in Sligo.
Riverside park in Sligo offering open space, walking and recreational areas.
Multiplex cinema providing current film releases at nearby Carraroe retail area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing sporting opportunities for children and adults.
Gaelic games club serving the village and surrounding parish communities.
Local organisation supporting village projects, events and community initiatives.
Countywide organisation promoting participation and active lifestyles across Sligo.
Properties For Sale near Ballisodare
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