Cranmore, Sligo

#14 among attractions in Sligo

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Cranmore is a large local authority housing development in Sligo, it is situated on the eastern side of Sligo town. It is the largest housing estate in the west of Ireland with 511 houses, it was built in five phases from the early seventies to 1985. There are 246 houses owned by the local authority, a further 213 houses in private ownership and 52 houses built by the housing agency, Cluid. Cranmore is made up of 15 blocks of houses or "drives" as they are known locally, including Cranmore Place, Cranmore Drive, Cranmore Villas, O'Dwyer Court, Devins Drive, Geldof Drive, McNeill Drive, Langan Drive, Racecourse View, Carroll Drive, Benson Drive, Yeats Drive, Collery Drive, John Fallon Drive and Joe McDonnell Drive. ()

Area: 0.46 mi²Coordinates: 54°15'55"N, 8°27'48"W

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Cranmore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo County Museum.

0.5 miNW
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Sligo, Ireland, lies Sligo Abbey, a monastic site steeped in history and spirituality. This Dominican friary, founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich ecclesiastical heritage and offers...
0.7 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and history. This impressive church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a pivotal landmark in the city, serving both as a place of worship and a testament...
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Hawk's Well Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural arts and entertainment. This intimate venue, with a seating capacity that brings audiences up close to the performances, has been a central part of Sligo's cultural landscape...
0.6 miNW
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
17 min walk • Sligo County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Sligo. The museum is housed in a former manse on Stephen Street, Sligo town.
0.7 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
17 min walk • St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo or more properly the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo but also known as Sligo Cathedral is one of two cathedral churches in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
16 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
0.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Carns Cairn
22 min walk • Carns Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.
1.3 miSE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Hazelwood House, Sligo
34 min walk • Hazelwood House is an 18th-century Palladian style country house located in a 70-acre demesne in the parish of Calry, approximately 2 miles south-east of the town of Sligo in north-west Ireland.
1 miN
54°16'45"N • 8°27'56"W
Knocknarea Mountain, Sligo
25 min walk • Universities and schools
0.6 miN
Museum, Art gallery
The Model, Sligo
16 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology, Sligo
24 min walk • Institute of Technology Sligo was a state-funded third-level educational institution situated in the town of Sligo, Ireland. In April 2022, it was formally dissolved, and its functions became part of Atlantic Technological University. The institute has three faculties and nine departments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cranmore?

Nearby attractions include Sligo Abbey, Sligo (13 min walk), The Model, Sligo (16 min walk), The Model, Sligo (16 min walk), Ambrosio and Bernado O'Higgins, Sligo (16 min walk).

How to get to Cranmore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cranmore:

Bus

Sligo Institute of Technology • Lines: 23 (20 min walk)
Sligo IT • Lines: 566 (22 min walk)

Train

Sligo Mac Diarmada (23 min walk)