Bodyke Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Bodyke is a small rural village in east County Clare, in the wider Lough Derg hinterland. It lies close to Broadford and Feakle, with Killaloe, Scarriff and Tuamgraney providing larger nearby service centres. The area is within the V94 Eircode routing region and is known for its countryside setting and strong local community.
Area character
Rural and village-based, with a quiet, community-oriented feel. Housing is a mix of traditional homes, one-off rural properties and newer development, with access to farmland, upland scenery and the lakeside communities around Lough Derg.
Schools
- Bodyke National Schoolprimary
- Broadford National Schoolprimary
- Feakle National Schoolprimary
- St Anne’s Community College, Killaloesecondary
- Scariff Community Collegesecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Bodyke with Broadford, Feakle, Killaloe and Scarriffroad
- R465 regional road via Broadford and Killaloeroad
- R352 route towards Feakle and Scariffroad
- Bus Éireann services in the wider east Clare areabus
- Birdhill railway station, serving Limerick and Nenagh connectionsrail
Amenities
- Bodyke village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Broadford shops, services and sports facilitiesshopping and leisure
- Killaloe and Ballina town-centre shops, cafés and riverside amenitiesshopping and dining
- Scariff town shops, library and community servicesshopping and services
- Lough Derg lakeshore, walking routes and water-based recreationoutdoor leisure
- Local GAA and community sporting facilitiessport and recreation