About Ennis
Ennis is County Clare’s principal inland town, centred on the River Fergus and serving a wide rural hinterland including Clarecastle, Barefield, Ballybeg, Kilmaley, Ruan, Kilnamona and Darragh. It combines an attractive historic core of narrow streets and traditional shopfronts with established residential neighbourhoods, newer housing and convenient everyday services. Families are well served by local primary and secondary education, including Knockanean National School and schools in and around the town, while the town’s secondary-school campus is a notable local education hub. Ennis railway station provides direct rail connections towards Limerick and Galway, with bus services and LocalLink routes supporting travel within the town and surrounding villages; the N18 also gives practical access towards Shannon, Limerick and Galway. Shopping ranges from Tesco and Ennis Shopping Centre to independent retailers in the town centre, with cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs concentrated around the historic streets and Market area. Residents have access to Coote Park Playground, riverside walks, sports facilities and community amenities, while nearby landmarks such as Ennis Friary and the town’s heritage streets add character. The overall feel is lively but manageable: a well-connected regional centre with strong community life, family-friendly neighbourhoods and the countryside of Clare close by.
Property Market in Ennis
Based on 37 properties for sale in Ennis
Property types
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What’s in Ennis
Schools
A local secondary-level education facility serving students in the Ennis area.
A junior school option within Ennis, supporting younger pupils and local families.
Established national school serving children from Ennis and surrounding residential areas.
Town-based primary education serving families across central and suburban Ennis.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rail services connect Ennis with Limerick, Galway and intermediate stations.
Central bus interchange serving Clare, Limerick, Galway and wider regional routes.
Local rural bus services link Ennis with surrounding villages and communities.
Strategic road access towards Shannon, Limerick, Galway and Ireland West Airport.
Station Road location near central services and important local transport connections.
Amenities
Central shopping destination with retail units and convenient town-centre services.
Major supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and everyday convenience shopping.
Visit website ↗Children’s play area supporting outdoor recreation for families in and around Ennis.
Historic fifteenth-century Franciscan friary and one of Ennis’s best-known visitor attractions.
Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, healthcare advice and everyday personal-care essentials.
Recognisable local property and landmark within the wider Ennis area.
Historic streets offer independent cafés, dining options and traditional Clare pubs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County-level Gaelic games organisation with strong participation across Ennis and Clare.
Established rugby club providing community sport and youth development opportunities.
Local golf club offering a popular sporting and social facility near town.
Supports local enterprises and promotes Ennis as a commercial and visitor destination.
Local beauty business providing treatments and personal-care services in the town.
Properties For Sale near Ennis
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