About Kilshanny
Kilshanny is a small rural townland and parish area in west County Clare, positioned between Ennistymon, Kilfenora and the Burren, with the Atlantic coast at Lahinch and Liscannor within easy reach. The area has a peaceful, countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland, stone walls and strong links to neighbouring villages rather than a substantial village centre of its own. Day-to-day shopping, schooling and services are generally found in Ennistymon, while Lisdoonvarna, Lahinch and Doolin provide additional amenities, hospitality and leisure options. Local education includes Kilshanny National School, with secondary-school choices available in Ennistymon and nearby towns. Most residents rely on cars for commuting and errands, although Bus Éireann services connect the surrounding towns and villages, and Ennis provides the nearest mainline railway connection. Pubs, cafés and restaurants in Ennistymon, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna and Doolin support a lively seasonal food and music scene, complemented by the coastline, beaches, cliffs and Burren landscapes. Outdoor life is a major attraction, with walking, cycling, surfing, golf and traditional sports all readily accessible. Kilshanny GAA and the wider North Clare community network are important local connections, while the nearby Cliffs of Moher, Burren National Park and Aillwee Burren Experience are notable landmarks.
Property Market in Kilshanny
Based on 4 properties for sale in Kilshanny
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Kilshanny
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilshanny and surrounding North Clare townlands.
Primary school in nearby Ennistymon, serving the town and surrounding rural communities.
Local secondary school offering post-primary education in Ennistymon.
Established post-primary school option within broader County Clare commuting distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key route linking Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin and the north Clare coast.
Connects Kilshanny-area roads with Ennistymon, Kilfenora and the Burren hinterland.
Seasonal and regular coastal service linking Ennis, Lahinch, Doolin and Galway connections.
Local public transport access towards Ennis, Galway and neighbouring North Clare towns.
Nearest mainline station, providing rail services towards Limerick and Dublin connections.
Amenities
Nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, banks and everyday services.
Historic Ennistymon hotel offering dining, accommodation and spa facilities beside the Inagh River.
Popular Ennistymon restaurant known for seafood, grills and locally focused dining.
Traditional Lisdoonvarna pub and brewery serving food, drinks and locally made beers.
Sheltered sandy beach supporting swimming, surfing, walking and family seaside activities.
Coastal eighteen-hole course overlooking Liscannor Bay and the Clare Atlantic coastline.
Public library providing books, study space, internet access and community services.
World-famous Atlantic cliffs and visitor attraction a short drive from Kilshanny.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to sporting and community life in the parish.
Nearby club providing Gaelic football and hurling activities across age groups.
Established coastal golf club with strong local membership and visitor facilities.
Well-known traditional music venue contributing to North Clare’s cultural and tourism scene.
Recognised Lisdoonvarna food producer specialising in traditionally smoked Irish salmon.
Nearby Areas
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