Clooney Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
About Clooney
Clooney is a small rural locality in east County Clare, within the V95 Ennis area and close to Barefield, Crusheen, Tulla, Quin, Kilkishen and Ballinruan. It has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to nearby villages and market towns rather than a defined village centre of its own. Day-to-day schooling is generally served by primary schools in surrounding communities, while secondary pupils commonly travel towards Ennis, Tulla or nearby towns. Road travel is central to local life: the R352 and connecting regional roads provide access to Ennis, Tulla and the M18, making the area practical for drivers commuting towards Ennis, Shannon or Limerick. Local shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants are mostly found in nearby Barefield, Tulla, Quin and Ennis, with Ennis providing the broadest choice of supermarkets, services and evening venues. The Clare GAA Centre of Excellence is a notable nearby sporting facility and reflects the county’s strong Gaelic-games culture. Residents also have access to countryside walks, community sports and outdoor recreation across east Clare, while the historic village of Quin and Clare’s wider network of rural churches and heritage sites add local interest. Clooney therefore suits people seeking a peaceful rural base with reasonable access to schools, employment, amenities and transport by car.
What’s in Clooney
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Barefield and surrounding rural communities.
Primary education option in Tulla, serving children from nearby east Clare townlands.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education for the Tulla area.
Several primary schools are available across Ennis, within practical commuting distance.
Ennis offers a wider range of post-primary schools and further-education routes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key east Clare route linking the locality with Ennis, Tulla and surrounding villages.
Nearby motorway access supports journeys towards Limerick, Shannon, Galway and wider Clare.
Mainline station offering Irish Rail services towards Limerick, Galway and Dublin connections.
Regional bus connections are available from nearby towns, with Ennis the main hub.
International airport approximately accessible by road for domestic and overseas travel.
Amenities
Major county Gaelic-games training and development facility near the locality.
Main nearby retail and services centre, with supermarkets, banks, cafés and restaurants.
Nearby village providing everyday shops, services, cafés and community facilities.
Historic nearby village known for its abbey, traditional streetscape and local hospitality.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Leisure facility with swimming, fitness and family-oriented recreational amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County Gaelic-games organisation with strong links to the nearby Centre of Excellence.
County-level base for training, development, fixtures and Gaelic-games activities.
Local Gaelic club supporting football, hurling and community participation in Tulla.
Community Gaelic-games club serving Quin and neighbouring rural areas.
Local groups support events, activities and social connections around Barefield.
Nearby Areas
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