About Bodyke
Bodyke is a small rural village in east County Clare, set between the Slieve Aughty countryside and Lough Derg’s western hinterland. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and woodland surrounding the village rather than a large built-up centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although the nearby villages of Scarriff, Tuamgraney and Feakle provide additional shops, services, cafés and pubs. Families have access to local primary-school provision, while secondary education and a broader range of services are generally found in Scarriff, Killaloe or larger Clare and Tipperary centres. There is no rail station in Bodyke, so commuting is normally by car via the R352 and regional roads, with Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh reachable for larger employment, retail and healthcare needs. The surrounding area is well suited to walking, cycling, fishing and waterside leisure, with Lough Derg, the Scariff Harbour area and East Clare’s lakes and countryside nearby. Local social life centres on community activities, traditional pubs and sports clubs, while historic sites such as Tuamgraney’s church and the wider East Clare landscape add to the area’s appeal.
Property Market in Bodyke
Based on 2 properties for sale in Bodyke
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Bodyke
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Bodyke and surrounding East Clare communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Ogonnelloe and eastern Clare.
Post-primary school in Scariff serving students from across East Clare.
Secondary school offering post-primary education in nearby Killaloe.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Bodyke with Scarriff, Killaloe and Ennis.
Route through the East Clare area towards Feakle and Scariff.
Local and regional bus services are available from nearby Scarriff.
Road links connect the area with Limerick, Nenagh and the Shannon corridor.
Nearest practical rail connection, requiring onward travel by road.
Amenities
Small village centre with local services and community facilities.
Nearby service town with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and professional services.
Large lake offering boating, fishing, walking and scenic waterside recreation.
Picturesque lakeside area with walks, boating access and community events.
Golf and holiday complex near Bodyke offering recreation in a rural setting.
Historic nearby town with restaurants, cafés, pubs and riverside amenities.
Public library providing books, digital access, local information and community services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation.
Established East Clare club offering Gaelic games and community activities.
Local golf and leisure business set among the surrounding countryside.
Community broadcaster reflecting local news, events and East Clare life.
Watersports club serving the Lough Derg sailing community near Dromineer.
Nearby Areas
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