About Kilkee
Kilkee is a small seaside town on County Clare’s Loop Head Peninsula, best known for its dramatic cliffs, sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay and strong holiday atmosphere. It is compact and walkable, with a mix of year-round residents, holiday homes and seasonal visitors, while nearby Carrigaholt, Doonbeg and Moyasta provide the wider rural hinterland. Daily life centres on the beach, promenade and town streets, with swimming, coastal walks, surfing and other watersports particularly popular in summer. Local shops provide essentials, and the town has several pubs, cafés and restaurants, although the range is more seasonal than in larger Clare towns. Kilkee National School serves local primary pupils, while secondary-school and broader education choices are generally found in Kilrush and nearby areas. There is no railway station in Kilkee, so residents typically rely on cars and local bus services, with Kilrush offering additional shopping, services and transport connections. The town’s notable amenities include Kilkee Cliffs, the Pollock Holes, Kilkee Waterworld and the local beach, while community and sporting life is supported by Gaelic games, swimming and watersports clubs.
Property Market in Kilkee
Based on 21 properties for sale in Kilkee
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What’s in Kilkee
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilkee and surrounding parts of west Clare.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Moyasta and the Loop Head area.
Co-educational post-primary school offering broad secondary education in nearby Kilrush.
Secondary school option serving west Clare families within wider commuting distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional bus services connect Kilkee with Kilrush and surrounding villages.
Nearby Kilrush provides a broader range of scheduled bus connections across west Clare.
Main regional route linking Kilkee towards Kilrush, Doonbeg and the wider county.
Local regional road serving Carrigaholt, Kilbaha and communities around Loop Head.
Disused station; the nearest active rail services are generally accessed elsewhere in County Clare.
Amenities
Sheltered sandy beach beside the town, popular for swimming and summer family days.
Striking Atlantic cliffs offering coastal views and walks near the town.
Natural tidal rock pools traditionally used for swimming at Kilkee’s western end.
Seasonal watersports and aquatic attraction beside the seafront and beach.
Seafront walking route lined with views, seating, accommodation and seasonal activity.
Compact town-centre venues provide meals, refreshments and traditional evening hospitality.
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events throughout the year.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Nine-hole coastal golf course offering golf with Atlantic and cliff scenery.
Seasonal instruction and equipment for surfing and other activities on the Clare coast.
Local diving group making use of the area’s clear coastal waters and shoreline.
Established seasonal attraction providing watersports and family leisure by the seafront.
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