Clooney Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
About Clooney
Clooney is a rural locality in east County Clare, within the V95 area and close to Barefield, Crusheen, Kilkishen, Quin, Tulla and Ballinruan. It has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to the surrounding village communities rather than a conventional town centre of its own. Day-to-day shopping, cafés, pubs and services are generally found in nearby places such as Tulla, Quin, Barefield and Crusheen, while Ennis provides the county’s broadest choice of shops, restaurants, schools, healthcare and employment. Families typically rely on nearby primary schools and secondary education in Tulla or Ennis, depending on location and preference. Road travel is the main transport option, with convenient access towards Ennis, the M18 and east Clare; public transport is more limited than in larger settlements and usually requires reaching a nearby village or town stop. Local leisure is centred on GAA, walking, community activity and the countryside, with the Clare GAA Centre of Excellence an important nearby sporting landmark. The area suits residents seeking space and a rural setting while remaining within practical commuting distance of Ennis and other Clare centres.
What’s in Clooney
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children from Clooney and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Tulla and nearby east Clare villages and townlands.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education for east Clare families.
Well-established secondary school in Ennis, accessible for older students by road.
Ennis primary option offering an equality-based, child-centred education model.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important east Clare route linking Tulla, Quin, Ennis and surrounding rural areas.
Nearby motorway access provides efficient journeys towards Ennis, Limerick and Galway.
Rail services connect Ennis with Limerick, Galway and intermediate stations.
Nearby town services provide regional connections, though rural access may require driving.
Regional international airport within practical driving distance via the M18 motorway.
Amenities
Major county GAA training and development facility near Clooney and Tulla.
Nearby village offering convenience shopping, local services, pubs and community facilities.
Historic nearby village with local shops, hospitality and a distinctive abbey landmark.
County town providing supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Public library offering books, study space, digital services and community programming.
Scenic Clare woodland and lakeside amenity suitable for walking and nature outings.
Major regional hospital reachable by road for specialist medical services and emergency care.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting sporting participation and community activity.
East Clare athletics club offering training and competition for different age groups.
Local association football club serving players from Tulla and surrounding communities.
Notable medieval Franciscan abbey and historic visitor landmark in nearby Quin.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Nearby Areas
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