Description
Just a short distance from Sligo town, the village of Carney offers a peaceful escape where nature, history, and gentle rural beauty come together. It may be small, but Carney has a charm that makes visitors slow down and enjoy the moment. At the heart of the village, you’ll find a lovely picnic area right beside the river. It’s the kind of place where you can sit back, listen to the water flowing past, and enjoy the calm surroundings. One of Ireland’s most famous heritage sites, Lissadell House, is only a short distance away. This iconic estate, once home to the Gore-Booth family and visited by W.B. Yeats, adds a layer of history and culture to any trip through the Carney area. Its gardens, shoreline, and exhibitions make it a perfect addition to your visit.
Location
Public Transportation
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Carney can be reached from Sligo by bus 982 (Sligo to Ballyshannon). With a regular service, the route is serviced by TFI Local Link.
Website: www.locallinkdsl.ie Tel: 0749741644 |
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Walking in Carney
Carney Village walk
The Carney village walk starts in the centre of Carney. This 1.8km walk brings you along the local soccer pitch followed by a shaded path along a small stream. Crossing the street at the Oxfield GAA pitch, you walk along the original access road for the Lissadell estate.
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Lissadell
The Lissadell walk can be found approximately 2.3km from the village of Carney. Starting at Lissadell beach, this linear walk along a forest path provides you with stunning views across Sligo Bay towards Knocknarea and the Ox Mountains.
In the forest is a bird watching hut that overlooks Ballygilgan Nature reserve, one of Ireland's top destinations to view Brent Geese in winter.
In the forest is a bird watching hut that overlooks Ballygilgan Nature reserve, one of Ireland's top destinations to view Brent Geese in winter.
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Carney 10K & half marathon
Not so much walk, but the Carney 10K & half Marathon takes place each year on the 1st April. This very popular race sees a field of 600 runners competing in both distances.
See & Do
Ballygilgan nature reserve
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One of the best locations to watch barnacle geese in Ireland is Ballintemple/Lissadell. The goosefield or seafield as it's known locally supports approx. 2500 birds .
At dawn and dusk, geese fly in large V shaped flocks from and to Inishmurray. The Ballygilgan Nature Reserve was created for the protection of Barnacle Geese who visit the area every year and have done so for centuries. |
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Lissadell House
Lissadell House is famous as the childhood home of Constance Markievicz, one of the leaders of the 1916 rising. The house has now lovingly been restored by it's current owners and has a fabulous tearoom, gardens and exhibitions.
While walking through the alpine garden, kitchen garden or the grounds, it is not hard to see why the location was chosen to built this stately home.
While walking through the alpine garden, kitchen garden or the grounds, it is not hard to see why the location was chosen to built this stately home.
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For the community
In the village, you can find Carney's library. Discover new writers, share a book you loved
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Riverside park is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic.
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The Oxfield Community & Leisure Centre offers a diverse range of facilities for use by the entire community.
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