About Bodyke
Bodyke is a small, rural village in east County Clare, close to the Slieve Aughty foothills and within easy reach of Lough Derg towns including Killaloe, Scarriff and Tuamgraney. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and wooded countryside surrounding the village rather than a large built-up centre. Day-to-day life is community-oriented, while larger grocery shops, secondary services and broader employment options are generally found in Scarriff, Killaloe, Nenagh or Ennis. Local education is centred on Bodyke National School, with secondary-school choices available in nearby towns such as Scarriff and Killaloe. Residents rely mainly on cars for commuting, using the R352 and regional roads to connect with Killaloe, Scarriff, Feakle, Broadford and the M18 farther west; bus services are limited compared with urban areas. Social life is supported by local pubs and community facilities, with additional cafés, restaurants, shops and riverside or lakeside amenities in Scarriff, Killaloe and Tuamgraney. The surrounding countryside offers walking, fishing and outdoor recreation, while Lough Derg provides boating and water-based activities. Bodyke suits people seeking a peaceful rural setting with strong local connections, accepting that most regular shopping, dining and specialist services require a short drive.
Property Market in Bodyke
Based on 2 properties for sale in Bodyke
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Bodyke
Schools
Local primary school serving Bodyke and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education in the nearby town of Scarriff.
Post-primary school serving Killaloe and surrounding parts of east Clare.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main east Clare route linking Bodyke towards Scarriff, Feakle and Ennis.
Road connection towards Killaloe, Ogonnelloe and Lough Derg communities.
Limited rural services connect nearby villages and larger east Clare towns.
Important crossing providing access towards Tipperary, Nenagh and the N7 corridor.
Major motorway access is available west near Ennis for longer-distance commuting.
Amenities
Small local centre with everyday community services and nearby rural hospitality.
Venue for local gatherings, activities, classes and community events.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, services and everyday shopping.
Scenic lake nearby offering boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Historic riverside destination with restaurants, cafés, walks and boating facilities.
Long-distance walking route passing through attractive countryside around east Clare.
Local sporting facilities supporting Gaelic games and community participation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving Bodyke and the surrounding parish.
Local organisation supporting village activities, facilities and community initiatives.
Nearby riverside and lakeside area associated with boating and outdoor recreation.
Seasonal local market offering food, produce and crafts in nearby Killaloe.
Golf club near Bodyke offering countryside play and community sporting facilities.
Nearby Areas
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