About Clonlara
Clonlara is a rural village and parish in east County Clare, close to the River Shannon and within easy reach of Limerick city, with Ardnacrusha, Parteen, O’Brien’s Bridge and Castleconnell nearby. The area has a generally quiet, community-minded character, combining established village homes and countryside properties with convenient access to larger urban services. Education is centred on local provision, including The Old School House, while additional primary and secondary options are available in surrounding villages and Limerick. Road travel is the main commuting choice, with the R463 and regional routes linking Clonlara towards Limerick, Castleconnell and surrounding Clare communities; bus services are available in the wider area, and Limerick offers broader rail and bus connections. Everyday shopping and services are modest locally, with nearby Castleconnell providing useful facilities including Castleconnell Post Office, while Limerick caters for larger grocery, retail and healthcare needs. Residents can enjoy riverside countryside, walking routes and outdoor recreation around the Shannon and nearby villages, alongside local GAA and community activities. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are found in Clonlara and the surrounding villages, with a wider choice a short drive away in Limerick and around Castleconnell. Overall, Clonlara suits households seeking a peaceful rural setting without being too far from the employment, education, shopping and leisure facilities of Limerick.
Property Market in Clonlara
Based on 15 properties for sale in Clonlara
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clonlara
Schools
A historic local schoolhouse building associated with Clonlara’s village heritage and community setting.
Local primary education serving families in Clonlara and the surrounding rural parish.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving children in Ardnacrusha and neighbouring Shannon-side communities.
Village primary school providing local education across the county boundary area.
Established mixed secondary school within practical driving distance across east Clare.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route connecting Clonlara with Limerick, Ardnacrusha and nearby Clare villages.
Useful route towards Parteen, Limerick and the wider Shannon-side road network.
Regional buses serve surrounding communities, with more frequent options towards Limerick.
Mainline rail station providing connections towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and other destinations.
Extensive city services support commuting, shopping and education trips from nearby Clonlara.
Amenities
Small-scale local retail supports everyday essentials within the parish.
Nearby village centre offers additional convenience shops, services, cafés and hospitality.
Scenic waterside setting suitable for walking, angling and informal outdoor recreation.
Notable Shannon engineering landmark and distinctive feature of the surrounding landscape.
Broader supermarkets, retail centres, hospitals and specialist services lie within easy reach.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and parish-based community events.
Nearby club offering Gaelic games and community sporting activities.
Small local enterprises and service providers contribute to the parish economy.
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