About Feakle
Feakle is a small rural village in east County Clare, set among the lakes, hills and farmland of the Slieve Aughty area, close to Scariff, Tulla and Bodyke. It has a quiet, strongly local character, with detached homes, farms and village services rather than a large suburban centre. Families are served by local primary schooling, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Scariff, Tulla or other nearby towns. Day-to-day shopping is centred on the village and nearby Scariff, with larger grocery and service options available in surrounding towns. Feakle’s pubs and community venues are important parts of local social life, and the area is known for traditional music and an active rural community spirit. Road transport is essential: the R461 and connecting regional roads link Feakle with Scariff, Tulla, Bodyke and the wider Clare and Galway areas, while Smyths service station and feed store provides a useful local stop for fuel and agricultural supplies. Outdoor life is a major attraction, with nearby lakes, woodland, walking routes and the Clare countryside offering opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking and team sports.
What’s in Feakle
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Feakle and surrounding east Clare townlands.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Scariff, offering education for surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school serving Tulla and neighbouring parts of east County Clare.
Local library providing study space, books, digital access and community learning services.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Feakle with Scariff, Tulla and surrounding east Clare villages.
Local fuel, convenience and agricultural-supply stop serving Feakle’s rural hinterland.
Regional bus connections are generally accessed through nearby Scariff and Tulla.
Important east Clare route connecting the area towards Ennis, Loughrea and wider road networks.
Amenities
Small local centre with everyday services, community facilities and village convenience shopping.
Local public houses provide sociable meeting places and a strong traditional-music atmosphere.
Fuel station and agricultural merchant providing practical supplies for residents and farmers.
Venue for local meetings, classes, events and community activities throughout the year.
Nearby service town with supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, banks and additional everyday amenities.
Excellent surrounding area for fishing, boating, walking and enjoying east Clare scenery.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams in the community.
Celebrates the village’s strong traditional music heritage through concerts and sessions.
Local voluntary organisation involved in village projects, events and community development.
Established local business combining fuel services with agricultural and rural supplies.
Important local base for clubs, social events, activities and village gatherings.
Nearby Areas
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