About Kilglass
Kilglass is a small, rural locality in west County Sligo, within the F26 area and close to the coastal and countryside communities of Dromore West, Easkey, Enniscrone, Templeboy, Cloonacool and Bonniconlon. It is best suited to people seeking a quiet village-and-townland setting, with open farmland, Atlantic air and a strong connection to nearby communities rather than a dense suburban environment. Day-to-day services are generally accessed in Dromore West and Easkey, while Enniscrone provides a broader choice of shops, cafés, restaurants, beach activities and leisure facilities. Families typically rely on local primary schools in the surrounding parishes, with secondary education available in nearby towns such as Enniscrone and Ballymote, depending on the school chosen. The N26 and N59 provide the main road connections towards Ballina, Sligo and the wider west coast, while bus services are limited compared with urban areas and a car is usually important for commuting and errands. Local social life centres on traditional pubs, GAA activity, community events and the villages around Kilglass, with larger retail and healthcare trips commonly made to Ballina or Sligo. Enniscrone’s long sandy beach, sea-bathing facilities and golf course are important nearby attractions, while Easkey is known for its coastal character, river and surfing heritage. The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, but residents should expect longer journeys for major shopping, rail travel, specialist healthcare and extensive evening dining.
What’s in Kilglass
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilglass and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education serving Dromore West and neighbouring west Sligo districts.
Local primary school serving families in the Easkey coastal hinterland.
Post-primary school providing secondary education in nearby Enniscrone.
Established secondary school option across the county boundary in Ballina, County Mayo.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking nearby west Sligo communities with Ballina and Sligo.
Main Ballina–Sligo corridor, accessible for longer-distance commuting and regional travel.
Scheduled buses provide connections towards Ballina, Sligo and neighbouring towns.
Nearest practical rail station, connecting Ballina with Manulla Junction and Dublin services.
Regional airport approximately suitable for domestic and international travel by road.
Amenities
Long sandy Atlantic beach popular for swimming, surfing, walking and family outings.
Family leisure facility with pools, waterslides and water-based activities near the beach.
Links golf course overlooking the Atlantic coastline and surrounding dunes.
Nearby village providing everyday shops, pubs, cafés and community services.
Local service centre with convenience shopping, postal facilities and traditional hospitality.
Seafront hotel offering dining, accommodation and views across the Atlantic coast.
Larger regional centre with supermarkets, retail, restaurants, medical services and banks.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families around Easkey.
Local sports and community venue supporting recreation across the surrounding district.
Surfing instruction and coastal activities based at the nearby Atlantic beach.
Surfing community associated with Easkey’s internationally recognised wave-riding coastline.
Venue for local meetings, classes, events and activities serving surrounding residents.
Nearby Areas
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