About Kilglass
Kilglass is a small rural locality in west County Sligo, within the F26 area and close to the Mayo border, with Dromore West, Easkey, Enniscrone, Templeboy, Cloonacool and Bonniconlon among its neighbouring communities. The area has a peaceful countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and open views rather than a conventional village centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although nearby Dromore West and Easkey provide useful local services, shops, pubs and community facilities. Families generally look to surrounding villages and towns for primary and post-primary education, while Ballina offers the broadest range of secondary schools, shopping, healthcare and employment services. The N59 is the principal regional road, linking the area with Ballina, Sligo and the north Mayo coast, and Bus Éireann services operate along parts of the wider corridor. Enniscrone is within reach for its beach, seafront walks, swimming and leisure activities, while Easkey is known for its surf coast and river setting. Local social life centres on traditional pubs, GAA and community organisations in the surrounding parishes, with larger retail, restaurant and cultural choice available in Ballina and Sligo. The setting suits residents seeking quiet rural living, coastal access and strong links with nearby village communities rather than immediate urban convenience.
What’s in Kilglass
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Dromore West and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education option serving families in and around the Easkey area.
Local primary provision near the coastal town of Enniscrone.
Well-established secondary school in Ballina, serving students across north Mayo and west Sligo.
Ballina secondary school offering post-primary education for the wider local area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Dromore West, Ballina, Sligo and north Mayo.
Scheduled regional buses provide connections towards Ballina, Sligo and surrounding villages.
Nearest rail station, with services linking Ballina towards Manulla Junction and Dublin.
Regional airport providing domestic and international flights, approximately an hour’s drive away.
Amenities
Long Atlantic beach popular for swimming, walking, surfing and family outings.
Recognised surf location with coastal walks, sea views and a working village atmosphere.
Historic coastal attraction offering traditional seaweed bathing and wellness experiences.
Convenient local centre with everyday provisions, postal services and community facilities.
Largest nearby retail centre, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and professional services.
Venue hosting exhibitions, performances, workshops and community cultural events.
Links-style coastal golf course overlooking Enniscrone Bay and the Atlantic coastline.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club drawing players and families from the Easkey district.
Community Gaelic games club representing the Enniscrone and Kilglass area.
Venue for local meetings, classes, social events and activities throughout the year.
Surfing community supporting participation and water-based activities along the west Sligo coast.
Coastal town offering cafés, restaurants, pubs, accommodation and seasonal visitor services.
Nearby Areas
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