Clooney Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Clooney is a rural locality in County Clare, within the V95 Eircode area and close to Barefield, Crusheen, Kilkishen, Quin, Tulla and Ballinruan. It is situated in the wider mid-Clare countryside, with Ennis providing the principal larger town for shopping, services, employment and transport connections. The area is spread out rather than forming a compact village centre.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with one-off homes, farmland and a strong reliance on nearby villages and towns for everyday services. It suits residents seeking countryside living while remaining within reach of Ennis and the M18 corridor.
Schools
- Barefield National Schoolprimary
- Crusheen National Schoolprimary
- Tulla National Schoolprimary
- St Joseph’s Community College, Tullasecondary
- St Flannan’s College, Ennissecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Clooney with Barefield, Crusheen, Tulla, Quin and Ennisroad
- M18 motorway, accessed via the Ennis arearoad
- Ennis railway stationrail
- Bus Éireann services in Ennis and surrounding settlementsbus
Amenities
- Barefield and Tulla village serviceslocal shopping and services
- Ennis town centreshopping, dining and services
- Ennis General Hospital and local GP and pharmacy serviceshealthcare
- Quin Abbey and surrounding heritage areaheritage and tourism
- Clare countryside, walking routes and sporting clubs in nearby communitiesleisure and recreation