About Enniscrone
Enniscrone is a compact seaside resort on Sligo’s Atlantic coast, in the west of County Sligo and close to the County Mayo border. It is best known for its long sandy beach, dunes and sea-bathing tradition, giving the town a relaxed, outdoors-oriented feel that becomes livelier during the summer season. Living here suits people who value coastal scenery and community life, although many larger shops, services and employment opportunities are found in nearby Ballina or Sligo town. Local education includes Jesus and Mary Secondary School, while primary-school provision is available in and around the wider parish. Enniscrone’s main street has everyday shops, cafés, takeaways and traditional pubs, with additional restaurants and services operating seasonally around the seafront and holiday areas. The beach, Enniscrone Waterpoint, golf course and the famous seaweed baths provide much of the local leisure offer, while the promenade and dunes are popular for walking. Road travel is central to daily life, with Ballina roughly 15 kilometres away and Sligo accessible by the N59; regular bus services connect the town with Ballina and Sligo, though rail commuters generally travel via Ballina or Sligo stations. Nearby Killala, Easkey, Kilglass and Bonniconlon add to the area’s rural and coastal network of communities.
Property Market in Enniscrone
Based on 8 properties for sale in Enniscrone
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What’s in Enniscrone
Schools
Local post-primary school serving Enniscrone and surrounding north Sligo communities.
Primary school serving children from Enniscrone and the surrounding coastal hinterland.
Primary education option in nearby Ballina, reachable by road from Enniscrone.
Established post-primary school offering a broad curriculum in nearby Ballina.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional buses link Enniscrone with Ballina, Sligo and surrounding villages.
Main regional route connecting Enniscrone with Ballina, Sligo and north Mayo.
Nearest rail station, providing connections towards Manulla Junction and Dublin services.
Railhead for services to Dublin and an alternative option for wider commuting.
Nearby service hub for shopping, employment, healthcare and onward transport connections.
Amenities
Wide sandy Atlantic beach popular for swimming, walking, surfing and family outings.
Water-based activity centre offering surfing, kayaking and other outdoor experiences.
Visit website ↗Historic seafront seaweed-bath attraction and one of Enniscrone’s best-known landmarks.
Coastal links course beside dunes, offering distinctive views across the Atlantic.
Compact centre with convenience shopping, cafés, takeaways and traditional local pubs.
Seafront hotel providing accommodation, dining and a base for beachside visitors.
Visit website ↗Open coastal space suited to walking, fresh-air recreation and sunset views.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community surf club supporting lessons, training and coastal water-safety activities.
Local member-run golf club centred on its scenic Atlantic links course.
Community athletics organisation supporting running, fitness and youth participation.
Venue supporting local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Long-established local business offering traditional seaweed bathing experiences by the seafront.
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