Place profile · Ballygawley, Co. Sligo

Is Ballygawley a good place to live?

Ballygawley is moving with the market.

About average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

Unemployment fell 13% → 8% — faster than nationally Population fell 3.1% since 2016

Where Ballygawley sits.

Co. Sligo · 2 bus stops · no rail.

116 min
drive to Galway

Ranked #1 in Sligo for quality of life.

71/100
#10 nationally
Affordability100
Environment82
Family & community75
Safety75
Transport & services69
Schools & education52
Local economy45

Homes sell for €405,000.

€353,750€437,000
0% new-build8 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Good for families.

75/100
Family & community score

The community here.

285 people, down 3.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

43%
third-level
39%
professional
10.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

A mix of owners and renters.

57.6% own28.7% rent11.3% social

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.