Ogonnelloe Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
About Ogonnelloe
Ogonnelloe is a small, scenic rural parish on the eastern side of County Clare, overlooking Lough Derg and close to the villages of Killaloe, Mountshannon and Tuamgraney. It has a peaceful, community-minded character, with scattered homes, farmland, wooded hills and attractive lakeside views rather than a conventional town centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although Killaloe and Ballina provide a wider choice of shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, healthcare and services within a short drive. Local education is centred on the parish primary school, while secondary-school pupils generally travel to nearby Killaloe or further afield. Commuters use the R463 and regional roads towards Limerick, Nenagh and Ennis, with the M7 accessible around Birdhill and regular bus services available in Killaloe and Ballina. The wider Lough Derg area offers boating, fishing, walking and water-based recreation, while nearby Two-Mile-Gate and Ballycuggaran provide well-known lakeside leisure spots. Ogonnelloe GAA is an important focus for local sport and social life, and the surrounding villages add pubs, restaurants and community events to the area’s relaxed rural setting.
Property Market in Ogonnelloe
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What’s in Ogonnelloe
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ogonnelloe and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby post-primary school offering education and extracurricular activities for the wider area.
Established Clare secondary school serving pupils from several surrounding rural parishes.
Major university campus reachable by road for higher education, sport and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Ogonnelloe with Killaloe, Scariff and surrounding communities.
Useful connection towards the M7 motorway, Nenagh and wider Midlands routes.
Nearby village bus stops provide connections towards Limerick and regional destinations.
Strategic motorway access for commuting towards Limerick, Nenagh, Dublin and Shannon.
Nearest useful rail connection, offering services towards Limerick and Ennis, reached by car.
Amenities
Local parish landmark and gathering point for community, religious and social activities.
Popular Lough Derg lakeside amenity near Killaloe for swimming, picnics and walks.
Woodland recreation area with trails and elevated views across Lough Derg.
Nearby historic centre with independent shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and everyday services.
Established sailing and boating facility on the Clare shore of Lough Derg.
Local library providing books, digital access, events and community services.
Nearby GP and primary-care services serving residents around Killaloe and Ballina.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Parish sports club supporting Gaelic games, youth participation and community events.
Visit website ↗Local tennis club providing courts, coaching and recreational opportunities near the twin towns.
Volunteer lifeboat organisation providing water safety and rescue cover on Lough Derg.
Traditional local pub associated with rural hospitality and community socialising.
Popular nearby restaurant offering informal dining in Killaloe village.
Nearby Areas
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