Culleenamore Strand, Sandy beach at Ballysadare Bay, County Sligo, Ireland

Culleenamore Strand is a sandy beach on Ballysadare Bay in County Sligo, stretching along the southern side of Strandhill's half-peninsula. The water here is shallow and calm, with natural sandbanks where harbor seals rest and oyster beds beneath the surface.

Horse races took place on this beach from the early 1800s until 1954, with natural sand hills serving as viewing stands for crowds. This use linked sport and community to the coastal location for over a century.

Culleenamore's name comes from the Irish Coillín na mBodhar. The oyster beds here are said to be the oldest in County Sligo, and oysters were long a staple food for people in the area. Horse racing on the strand, held annually with a few lapses until 1954, was revived in recent decades by local people.

The beach lies about 9 to 10 kilometers west of Sligo town and is easily reached by car or bus. The shallow water and broad sand are good for walking, wading, and wildlife watching, especially at low tide.

Ancient shell layers found along the shore contain oyster remains and show human settlement reaching back centuries. These traces reveal that people used this place for food long before horse racing became a tradition here.