About Carney
Carney is a small rural locality in north Sligo, close to the N15 and set between Drumcliff, Grange, Lissadell and Rosses Point. It has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and striking views towards Benbulben and the surrounding north Sligo landscape. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, while larger shopping, services and employment are generally found in Sligo town, roughly 10–15 minutes away by road. Drumcliff provides nearby heritage, community and convenience facilities, while Grange has a village shop, pubs and places to eat along the main road. Rosses Point adds coastal leisure, beaches, golf and sailing, and the Lissadell area offers memorable walks and historic scenery. Families use primary schools in nearby Drumcliff, Grange and Sligo, with wider secondary-school choice in Sligo town. Bus services are available along the N15 corridor, but most residents rely on a car for commuting, school runs and appointments; Dublin–Sligo rail services are accessible from Sligo station.
Property Market in Carney
Based on 1 property for sale in Carney
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Carney
Schools
Local primary school serving Drumcliff and surrounding north Sligo communities.
Village primary school serving families in Grange and nearby rural areas.
Established primary school option within Sligo town’s wider education network.
Independent co-educational secondary school located in Sligo town.
Long-established secondary school for boys, based in Sligo town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Principal regional route linking Carney with Sligo, Grange and Donegal.
Scheduled regional buses connect nearby villages with Sligo and northwest destinations.
Terminal station providing regular rail services to Dublin Connolly and intermediate towns.
Central transport hub for regional buses, trains and town connections.
Regional airport at Strandhill, serving occasional scheduled and charter operations.
Amenities
Nearby village with community facilities, local services and access to heritage sites.
Traditional Grange pub offering a familiar local meeting place and refreshments.
Small local businesses provide everyday provisions, coffee and informal dining nearby.
Historic estate with gardens, seasonal events and notable coastal north Sligo scenery.
Popular coastal amenity for swimming, walking and views across Sligo Bay.
Established links-style course overlooking Sligo Bay and the surrounding mountains.
Main nearby centre for supermarkets, healthcare, restaurants, cafés, banking and entertainment.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events for surrounding residents.
Community organisation involved in local initiatives and village development.
Coastal club providing sailing activities and watersports opportunities on Sligo Bay.
Local golf club offering member and visitor facilities beside the coast.
Prominent county football club based at The Showgrounds in Sligo town.
Nearby Areas
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