Cranny Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Cranny is a small rural locality in west County Clare, in the Shannon Estuary hinterland and within the V95 Eircode area. It lies close to Kildysart and within reach of Kilmihil, Labasheeda, Lissycasey and Kilmurry McMahon, with the wider towns of Kilrush and Ennis providing additional services. The area is characterised by dispersed settlement, farmland and strong links to nearby parish communities.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with agricultural surroundings and a low-density residential pattern. Cranny suits residents seeking countryside living and access to the Shannon Estuary area, although a car is generally important for commuting, shopping and school transport.
Schools
- Cranny National Schoolprimary
- Kildysart Central National Schoolprimary
- St. John Bosco Community College, Kildysartsecondary
- Kilmihil National Schoolprimary
- St. Michael’s Community College, Kilmihilsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Cranny with Kildysart, Kilmihil, Labasheeda, Lissycasey and Kilmurry McMahonroad
- Bus Éireann services in the wider west Clare areabus
- Kildysart and Kilrush bus connectionsbus
- N68 national road via the wider Kilrush–Ennis corridorroad
- Ennis railway station, for rail services to Limerick and Dublinrail
Amenities
- Cranny village community facilities and local servicescommunity
- Kildysart village shops, services and primary care provisionshopping and healthcare
- Kildysart community centre and sporting facilitiesleisure
- Shannon Estuary shoreline and nearby countryside walksoutdoors
- Kilrush town centre, shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- West Clare medical, retail and public services in Kilrush and Ennishealthcare and services