Cloonloo Neighbourhood Guide
Sligo
About Cloonloo
Cloonloo is a small rural locality in south County Sligo, close to the Roscommon border and within easy reach of Boyle, Gurteen, Ballinameen and Monasteraden. The area has a quiet, agricultural character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to surrounding villages rather than a substantial village centre of its own. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-oriented, with primary-school provision, shops, cafés and pubs generally found in nearby settlements. The N4 provides the principal road connection towards Boyle, Sligo and Dublin, while local roads link Cloonloo with Gurteen, Ballinameen and Ballinafad; car ownership is consequently important for most commuting and errands. Boyle offers a wider range of shopping, services, rail connections and places to eat, and Gurteen is a useful nearby service centre with local businesses and community facilities. Leisure opportunities are centred on GAA and other local clubs, countryside walking and the lakes, rivers and woodland landscapes of north-west Roscommon and south Sligo. Larger employment, healthcare, retail and education centres include Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon, all reached by road from the locality.
Property Market in Cloonloo
Based on 1 property for sale in Cloonloo
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Cloonloo
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Cloonloo and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Gurteen and the surrounding south Sligo area.
Primary education option in Boyle, with village services close by.
Second-level school providing post-primary education in the nearby town of Boyle.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking the area with Boyle, Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Mainline station on the Dublin–Sligo route, serving commuters and regional travellers.
Regional bus connections are available in Boyle for wider local and interurban travel.
Connects Cloonloo with Gurteen, Ballinameen, Monasteraden, Culfadda and neighbouring townlands.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banking, cafés and everyday services.
Established Boyle pub offering drinks, food and a sociable local atmosphere.
Historic 18th-century house and cultural attraction in the centre of Boyle.
Popular woodland leisure destination near Boyle with walks and outdoor activities.
Local shops, cafés, pubs and essential services serving surrounding rural communities.
Local venue supporting meetings, events and community activities in the area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club reflecting the strong sporting community around Cloonloo.
Nearby club providing Gaelic games and community activities for the wider area.
Established local soccer club with teams and facilities in Boyle.
Community organisation providing support, activities and family-focused services locally.
Represents local businesses and supports commercial activity in Boyle and its hinterland.
Nearby Areas
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