Kilmurry Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
About Kilmurry
Kilmurry is a small rural locality in east County Clare, within easy reach of Kilkishen, Quin, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus. It has a quiet, countryside character, with scattered homes and farmland rather than a defined town centre, making it suited to residents seeking space and a village-based community atmosphere. Everyday shopping and services are generally found in nearby settlements, while larger retail, employment and healthcare facilities are available in Ennis, Shannon and Limerick. Families typically use local primary schools in the surrounding villages, with secondary-school choices in larger nearby towns. Road travel is central to daily life: the R462 and regional roads connect the area towards Quin, Sixmilebridge, Ennis and Shannon, while bus services and rail connections are more accessible from nearby hubs than from Kilmurry itself. Local social life centres on village pubs, GAA activity and community events in the surrounding parishes, with cafés, restaurants and supermarkets available in Sixmilebridge, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Ennis. The Clare countryside provides opportunities for walking and recreation, while Quin Abbey, Dromoland Castle and the villages around the Fergus valley are notable nearby landmarks. Shannon Airport and Ennis are practical advantages for commuting, travel and access to a wider range of shops, schools and amenities.
Property Market in Kilmurry
Based on 4 properties for sale in Kilmurry
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What’s in Kilmurry
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Kilkishen and surrounding east Clare communities.
Primary education serving Sixmilebridge and nearby rural communities west of Kilmurry.
Irish-medium primary school located in nearby Shannon, serving a wider catchment.
Mixed secondary school in Shannon offering post-primary education and a broad curriculum.
Mixed post-primary school in Kilkee? Nearby secondary education options are centred around Shannon and Ennis.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important east Clare route linking the locality with Quin, Sixmilebridge and Ennis.
Connects nearby villages towards Newmarket-on-Fergus, Shannon and the wider Clare road network.
Nearby rail station on the Limerick–Ennis line, with services towards Limerick and Galway.
Mainline station providing regular connections to Limerick, Galway and Dublin via Limerick Junction.
Regional buses serve larger nearby settlements, with connections towards Ennis and Shannon.
International airport within practical driving distance for domestic and overseas travel.
Amenities
Historic nearby village with shops, pubs, cafés and everyday community services.
Nearby village offering local retail, pubs, cafés, food businesses and community facilities.
Larger regional centre with supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants and professional services.
Well-preserved medieval Franciscan friary and one of east Clare’s best-known attractions.
Historic castle and extensive grounds near Newmarket-on-Fergus, with scenic walking surroundings.
Wider-area indoor and outdoor sporting provision available in nearby Ennis.
Major acute hospital serving the region, accessible by road via Limerick.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Established hurling and Gaelic football club serving Sixmilebridge and surrounding communities.
Rural community life is supported through local events, parish and voluntary organisations.
Nearby club providing Gaelic games, social activity and youth participation opportunities.
Local pubs, cafés, food outlets and trades provide regular services close to Kilmurry.
Nearby Areas
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