About Cloonacool
Cloonacool is a small rural settlement in south County Sligo, west of Tubbercurry and close to the borders of Mayo and Roscommon. The area has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and views towards the Ox Mountains rather than a conventional town-centre feel. Day-to-day life is community-focused and car-dependent, while Tubbercurry provides the nearest concentration of shops, services, schools and eating places. Primary-school provision is available locally and in surrounding villages, with secondary education generally centred on Tubbercurry and other nearby towns. The N17 and regional roads provide useful connections towards Sligo, Galway and Mayo, while bus services are limited compared with urban areas. Local social life centres on parish, GAA and community activities, with pubs and restaurants in Tubbercurry, Aclare and nearby villages supplying casual dining and evening options. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, including walking, fishing and access to the Ox Mountains and the wider rural landscape. Sligo town is within commuting reach by car, although residents should expect longer journeys for major retail, hospital and cultural facilities.
What’s in Cloonacool
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Cloonacool and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education option in the wider south Sligo area, serving local families.
Post-primary school in Tubbercurry offering education for nearby rural communities.
Established secondary school in nearby rural County Sligo, north of Tubbercurry.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north-south road connecting Tubbercurry with Sligo, Galway and surrounding towns.
Regional route linking Tubbercurry with Ballaghaderreen and communities towards County Mayo.
Scheduled regional buses provide connections towards Sligo, Galway and nearby towns.
Nearest useful public transport point for wider regional journeys and commuting.
Nearest railway station, providing services on the Dublin–Sligo line via Ballymote.
Amenities
Local venue supporting parish activities, meetings and events for the surrounding area.
Local parish church and familiar community landmark in the rural settlement.
Nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and essential services.
Cultural venue in nearby Gurteen celebrating traditional Irish music and local heritage.
Scenic upland landscape nearby, offering walking, views and countryside recreation.
Public library providing books, study facilities, digital access and community programming.
Local healthcare provision serving residents of Tubbercurry and surrounding rural districts.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Community organisation involved in local initiatives, events and rural area development.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Local postal service supporting everyday transactions for residents and nearby townlands.
Gurteen-based music organisation hosting performances, exhibitions, classes and cultural events.
Nearby Areas
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