Tubbercurry town itself has a population of approximately 2000 with the population of the hinterland in a 5-7 mile radius approximately 7000 - 8000. Some of the population is indigenous, having been born and reared in the area.

However this trend is changing as the Irish population becomes more mobile and there is now a healthy mix of locally born people as well as Irish and non-nationals who have moved to the Tubbercurry area for a variety of reasons including economic/ social as well as for a change of lifestyle.

Typical Housing in Tubbercurry

Tubbercurry has a very good housing stock as hundreds of new houses have been built in the town and surrounding areas in recent years. Most have been bought for owner occupation but a good number have been purchased by investors for rental purposes.

Many people like to rent for 6-12 months prior to committing to a purchase and there is a variety of houses for single people or small / large families to rent.

The pace of life in Tubbercurry could be described as easy going. Located within 20 miles of Sligo City, some people commute to Sligo for work (30 minutes drive). However there is plenty of employment in the Tubbercurry area also and industries and business such as Basta, Tool & Gauge, Connacht Gold and dozens of smaller businesses employ hundreds of people in the general Tubbercurry area.

Traffic jams and gridlock is definitely not a feature of life locally.

There is a wide selection of clubs and societies in the area (listed separately) and these lead to great opportunities for children and adults to socialise and become totally involved in all aspects of the community.

Educational Facilities:

St. Attracta's Community School at Ballyara, Tubbercurry

Tubbercurry and its environs is extremely lucky to have top quality Primary and Secondary Schools – St. Attractas Community School, located on the edge of town is probably one of the best Post Primary Schools in Europe. Opened in 2002 as a result of the amalgamation of 2 former Secondary Schools in the area – Banada Abbey and Marist Convent – the school was built under a Public Private Partnership to an extremely high standard on a 15 acre site.

An excellent range of subjects is offered for children of all abilities and talents – academic and technical – and the school is totally involved in all aspects of community life while the community is also involved in school life.

Holy Family Primary School, Tubbercurry

Holy Family Primary School has helped educate several generations in Tubbercurry at this stage and recently benefited from a make over including upgrading of classrooms and multi purpose rooms.

In addition the rural hinterlands around Tubbercurry have a great selection of Primary Schools for children of those particular areas.

Play Schools and Montessori Schools are also available for children in the 2-5 age bracket both in Tubbercurry Community Playschool and surrounding areas and placements are generally not a problem.

North Connacht College in Tubbercurry offers a range of courses for school leavers and adults as well as a series of evening courses. For further details of their programmes, Tel: 071 91 85035 or email nccollege@eircom.net

Sligo Institute of Technology based in Sligo City is just 20 miles (30 minute drive) from Tubbercurry and many local students commute for diploma and degree courses.

Further info www.itsligo.ie