Overview
Rosses Point is a small fishing village on County Sligo's Atlantic coast with a population of 900. The peninsula between Sligo Bay and Drumcliffe Bay offers windswept beaches, historic ruins tied to poet William Butler Yeats, and some of Ireland's best kite-surfing conditions.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
4G available from Three and Vodafone; Eir signal is poor. No 5G yet.
Money
Rosses Point has no banks or ATMs. Withdraw cash in Sligo before visiting.
Safety
Beaches have strong currents at times. Third Beach is remote; inform someone of your plans. No local medical facilities; nearest hospital is in Sligo.
Transport
Bus S2 runs every 30 minutes between Sligo and Rosses Point, taking 20 minutes with adult fare about €3.