Ogonnelloe Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
About Ogonnelloe
Ogonnelloe is a small rural lakeside parish in east County Clare, overlooking Lough Derg and the Tipperary shore beyond. The area has a peaceful, strongly community-minded character, with scattered homes, farmland, wooded hills and attractive water views rather than a conventional village-centre feel. Day-to-day life is quiet and car-dependent, although Killaloe and Ballina are close for supermarkets, services, cafés and broader shopping, while Scarriff and Mountshannon provide additional local options. Education is centred on the local primary school, with secondary schools and further services available in nearby Killaloe, Scariff and Nenagh. Road access is via the R463 and surrounding regional roads, connecting residents towards Killaloe, Limerick and Nenagh; bus services are limited compared with larger towns. The lake and surrounding countryside support walking, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities, with nearby amenities including the Lough Derg shoreline, forested trails and community facilities. Pubs, restaurants and cafés are mainly found in neighbouring Killaloe, Ballina, Mountshannon and Scariff rather than within Ogonnelloe itself. Local sporting and community life is an important part of the area, with GAA, parish and outdoor groups helping maintain its close-knit rural identity.
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What’s in Ogonnelloe
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ogonnelloe and the surrounding rural parish.
Visit website ↗Nearby co-educational secondary school serving Killaloe, Ballina and surrounding communities.
Co-educational post-primary school serving east Clare and nearby Lough Derg communities.
Established co-educational secondary school serving students across central and east Clare.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key local road linking Ogonnelloe with Killaloe, Bodyke and surrounding east Clare.
Important crossing providing access between County Clare and County Tipperary.
Limited rural services connect surrounding villages with Killaloe, Scariff and larger towns.
Nearest major motorway connection, supporting longer-distance travel towards Limerick and Dublin.
Nearest mainline station, offering rail connections to Dublin, Cork and other destinations.
Amenities
Scenic lake supporting boating, fishing, swimming and waterside recreation near the parish.
Neighbouring twin towns providing supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Popular café in Killaloe offering daytime food, drinks and a convenient town-centre stop.
Local rural pub associated with the parish and its traditional community social life.
Established sailing club on the lake, offering facilities and activities for members.
Public library providing books, digital services, community information and local activities.
Attractive waterfront area with walking, harbour views and access to Lough Derg.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to parish sport, youth activity and community events.
Visit website ↗Village facility hosting local meetings, classes, social activities and parish events.
Well-known sailing organisation supporting boating and watersports on Lough Derg.
Parish network supporting worship, local events and community connections across the area.
Nearby market showcasing local produce, artisan food and community trading on selected dates.
Nearby Areas
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