Clooney Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
About Clooney
Clooney is a rural locality in east County Clare, close to Barefield and within easy reach of larger village services in Tulla, Quin and Crusheen. The area has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to the surrounding parishes rather than a defined town centre of its own. Residents generally travel by car for daily shopping, schools, healthcare and commuting, with Ennis the main larger service and employment centre nearby. Primary-school provision is available in neighbouring communities, while secondary pupils commonly travel towards Ennis or Tulla depending on family circumstances and school choice. Local social life is centred on parish activities, GAA and nearby village pubs, with further cafés, restaurants and retail options in Tulla, Quin and Ennis. The Clare GAA Centre of Excellence is a notable local landmark and sporting facility, reinforcing the area’s strong Gaelic-games identity. Bus services and rail connections are more accessible from nearby larger settlements, while the N18 and regional roads provide practical links towards Ennis, Galway and Shannon. Clooney suits residents seeking a peaceful rural setting while remaining within commuting distance of Clare’s main towns and services.
What’s in Clooney
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Barefield and surrounding rural areas.
Primary education option in the nearby village of Tulla.
Nearby post-primary school serving students from east Clare communities.
Established secondary school in Ennis, accessible by regional commuting routes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Clooney and surrounding villages with Ennis, Tulla and east Clare.
Provides strategic access towards Ennis, Shannon, Limerick and Galway.
Main nearby rail station with services towards Limerick, Galway and Dublin connections.
Regional bus connections available from Ennis for wider county and city travel.
International airport within practical driving distance via the N18 corridor.
Amenities
Major county GAA training and development facility near Clooney.
Nearby village provides everyday shops, services, cafés and community facilities.
Historic nearby village with local services, pubs and community amenities.
Principal nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community programmes.
Large Ennis recreational area with walking, sports and outdoor facilities.
Major regional hospital accessible by road for specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County Gaelic games organisation with strong links to the local community.
County training base supporting Gaelic games development and sporting activities.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving Tulla and surrounding east Clare communities.
Local club providing Gaelic games and community involvement around Quin.
Community venue supporting local events, activities and parish-based gatherings.
Nearby Areas
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