About Barefield
Barefield is a small, largely rural village in County Clare, situated just north of Ennis on the N85 towards Crusheen and Gort. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with detached homes, farmland and easy access to the larger services of Ennis rather than a dense urban centre of its own. Families are served locally by Knockanean National School, while additional primary, secondary and further-education choices are available in nearby Ennis and surrounding villages. The N85 provides the principal road connection for commuting, shopping and school runs, with Ennis offering rail and bus links to Limerick, Galway and elsewhere; local transport provision is limited, so a car is particularly useful. Day-to-day shopping and many cafés, restaurants, pubs, healthcare services and leisure facilities are concentrated in Ennis, though Barefield has a recognisable local community and convenient access to rural walks and countryside. Nearby Clarecastle, Quin and Crusheen broaden the choice of heritage sites, village amenities and outdoor destinations. The area suits residents seeking a quieter setting while remaining within a short drive of Ennis town centre and its broader employment, retail and cultural facilities.
Property Market in Barefield
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What’s in Barefield
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Barefield and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Designated visitor parking associated with the local Knockanean primary school.
Staff parking area serving Knockanean National School near Barefield.
A historic local school site reflecting Barefield’s longstanding community character.
Nearby town schools provide broader primary, secondary and special-education options.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road through the area, linking Barefield with Ennis, Crusheen and northern Clare.
Regional rail services connect Ennis with Limerick, Galway and intermediate stations.
Town-based bus connections provide onward travel towards Clare, Limerick and Galway.
Map-listed local point associated with transport and roadside activity near Barefield.
Nearby motorway access supports commuting towards Limerick, Galway and Shannon.
Amenities
Main nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, services, cafés and everyday errands.
Broad choice of dining and coffee venues available a short drive from Barefield.
Traditional pubs and contemporary bars provide evening social options in nearby Ennis.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Large Ennis amenity area with sports facilities, walking routes and open space.
Ennis museum interpreting County Clare’s archaeology, history and cultural heritage.
Nearby hospital providing local acute, outpatient and emergency healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local groups support village events, activities and neighbour-focused community life.
Nearby town clubs cover Gaelic games, soccer, athletics, rugby and other activities.
Established Gaelic games club serving the Clarecastle area south of Barefield.
Well-preserved medieval Franciscan friary and notable heritage destination nearby.
The nearby town provides the area’s main concentration of employers and independent businesses.
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