About Kilnaboy
Kilnaboy is a small rural settlement in County Clare, set in the distinctive limestone landscape of the Burren region between Corofin and Kilfenora, with Tubber and Carron also nearby. The area has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland, stone walls and access to some of Clare’s most recognisable archaeological and natural landscapes. Day-to-day living is peaceful and car-dependent, although Corofin provides a useful range of local services and Ennis is the main larger centre for employment, shopping and secondary amenities. Kilnaboy National School serves local families, while secondary-school options are generally found in nearby towns such as Ennistymon or Ennis, depending on family preference and transport arrangements. Local roads connect the settlement with Corofin, Kilfenora and the wider Burren, while the N85 and regional routes provide access towards Ennis, Lisdoonvarna and the west Clare coast; regular public transport is more limited than in urban areas. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are concentrated in nearby villages and towns, with Corofin, Kilfenora and Lisdoonvarna offering the nearest informal choices and Ennis providing the broadest selection. Residents benefit from exceptional walking, heritage and outdoor opportunities, including the surrounding Burren landscape, nearby Clare heritage sites and local places such as Cromlech and Parkahilly Children’s Burial Ground. Community life is centred on parish, sporting and local organisations, with GAA and other clubs in neighbouring communities helping maintain the area’s strong rural social network.
Property Market in Kilnaboy
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What’s in Kilnaboy
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilnaboy and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school serving students from west Clare and surrounding areas.
Secondary education option offering a broad curriculum in nearby Ennistymon.
Long-established secondary school providing education in County Clare’s main urban centre.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Kilnaboy with Corofin, Kilfenora and routes through the Burren.
Main regional connection towards Ennis and west Clare from the surrounding area.
Nearby village connections provide limited public transport towards Ennis and surrounding towns.
Nearest mainline station, providing rail services south towards Limerick and onward connections.
Amenities
Local megalithic heritage feature reflecting Kilnaboy’s ancient Burren landscape.
Historic local burial site and quiet place of remembrance near Kilnaboy.
Outstanding limestone landscape offering marked walks, wildflowers and dramatic geological scenery.
Nearby village with everyday services, shops, pubs and community facilities.
Historic Burren village with local hospitality, heritage attractions and essential services.
Popular nearby attraction combining cave tours, walking, wildlife and Burren heritage.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Well-established Gaelic games club serving Corofin and neighbouring rural communities.
Renowned traditional Irish music group rooted in nearby Kilfenora’s cultural life.
Local groups support conservation, walking, heritage and community activity across the Burren.
Community organisation supporting local facilities, events and village development.
Nearby Areas
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