Ballinruan Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Ballinruan is a small rural locality in County Clare, in the V95 Eircode area, situated between the communities of Crusheen, Tulla, Feakle and Gort. It is close to the Burren and east Clare landscapes, with Ennis and Galway providing larger employment, shopping and services within driving distance. The area is characterised by scattered homes, farmland and a close-knit rural community rather than a built-up village centre.
Area character
Rural, peaceful and countryside-oriented, with a strong local-community feel. Residents generally rely on nearby villages and larger towns for schools, regular shopping, healthcare and public transport; a car is typically essential for day-to-day travel.
Schools
- Crusheen National Schoolprimary
- Tulla National Schoolprimary
- St Joseph’s Community College, Tullasecondary
- Ennistymon Vocational Schoolsecondary
Transport
- Local road network connecting Ballinruan with Crusheen, Tulla, Feakle and Gortroad
- N85 route via Crusheen towards Ennis and the M18road
- M18 motorway access at Crusheen / Ennis arearoad
- Bus services in nearby towns and villages, particularly Crusheen, Tulla and Gortbus
- Ennis railway stationrail
Amenities
- Crusheen village shops and servicesshopping
- Tulla local shops, cafés and community facilitiesshopping and community
- East Clare Golf Village, near Bodykeleisure
- Clare County Library branches and community facilities in nearby townslibrary and community
- Medical and pharmacy services in Tulla, Crusheen, Gort and Ennishealthcare
- Burren and east Clare countryside, walking routes and outdoor recreationparks and recreation