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Moving to Sligo

  • 11-01-2013 03:12PM
    #1
    pakks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi all,

    We live in Cork and will be moving to Sligo by end of July. Well I know nothing of Sligo.

    I have a 5 year old boy who goes to Jr. Infants.

    Can anyone help me getting started to look for

    1. Good family friendly areas to live: A max travel time of about 20-25 minutes to Sligo Town is what we are looking for

    2. Which areas to avoid?

    3. Good schools - don't mind : Boys only or mixed.

    Also some inputs on what differences can I expect as compared to living in Cork. I am working here, but may or may not get a job in Sligo. Things to do around, other activities for kids?

    Sorry for so many questions, but any answers would be helpful.


Comments

  • #2
    magnumlady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,665 ✭✭✭magnumlady


    This thread may be of help: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=80880019


  • #3
    Hobbitfeet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 767 ✭✭✭Hobbitfeet


    I'm not from Sligo originally but have been living around here for a few years now. We just move to ballymote and I love it. There is so many things going on lots of different women's groups and kids activities. Honestly I have made more friends here in the 3 months we have been living here than in the 4 years I've been in Sligo. So ballymote gets a big thumbs up from me


  • #4
    pakks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭pakks


    Thank you magnum lady and Hobbitfeet.


  • #5
    Frampton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭Frampton


    pakks wrote: »
    Hi all,

    We live in Cork and will be moving to Sligo by end of July. Well I know nothing of Sligo.

    I have a 5 year old boy who goes to Jr. Infants.

    Can anyone help me getting started to look for

    1. Good family friendly areas to live: A max travel time of about 20-25 minutes to Sligo Town is what we are looking for

    2. Which areas to avoid?

    3. Good schools - don't mind : Boys only or mixed.

    Also some inputs on what differences can I expect as compared to living in Cork. I am working here, but may or may not get a job in Sligo. Things to do around, other activities for kids?

    Sorry for so many questions, but any answers would be helpful.

    The areas off Strandhill rd are nice. The Park estate, Rathedmond, Thornhill--quiet and clean. Close to St Ursulas primary school.
    Good luck!


  • #6
    oneofmany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭oneofmany


    I live close to Sligo town myself and whenever I'm over there for whatever reason I always find it great. I was actually thinking of moving there myself it's that nice, there's a lot of stuff plus it's a border county with great views beaches ect
    I use to live in Cork so what you'll definitely find different is the accent and the people altogether, the schools over there are very friendly. So you'll have no problem.
    Anyway good luck and if anymore questions just ask.


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