About Ennis
Ennis is County Clare’s principal town, centred on the River Fergus and spreading from its historic, characterful core into established residential areas such as Ballybeg, Clarecastle and Knockanean. It has a lively but manageable town feel, with many homes within walking distance of shops, schools, cafés, pubs and everyday services, while the surrounding countryside is close by. Education is well represented, including primary provision around Knockanean and secondary schooling in and around the town, with several other schools serving families across the wider Ennis area. Ennis railway station provides direct rail services towards Limerick and Galway, while local and regional buses, the N85 and the nearby M18 support commuting to Shannon, Limerick and Clare destinations. The town centre combines independent shops with Ennis Shopping Centre and Tesco, alongside restaurants, traditional pubs, cafés, pharmacies and personal services such as The Centre of Beauty. Green spaces and family facilities include Coote Park Playground, the Fergus riverside and nearby parks, while Lees Road Sports and Amenity Park offers extensive outdoor recreation. Ennis is also known for its traditional music culture, with established venues and pubs adding a strong evening and community atmosphere; Clarecastle, Barefield, Kilmaley, Ruan, Kilnamona and Darragh are all within the wider local orbit.
Property Market in Ennis
Based on 36 properties for sale in Ennis
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ennis
Schools
Primary school serving families in Knockanean and surrounding north Ennis neighbourhoods.
Local primary education option serving children in the Ennis town area.
Well-known secondary school and boarding school located near Ennis town centre.
Visit website ↗Mixed post-primary school serving Ennis and nearby communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rail station with services to Limerick, Galway and intermediate Clare destinations.
Central bus hub for regional services towards Limerick, Galway and Shannon.
Local bus provision connecting Ennis with surrounding villages and rural communities.
Fast road access south towards Shannon and Limerick, and north towards Galway.
Important orbital route linking the town with the M18 and western Clare.
Amenities
Convenient town shopping centre with retail units and everyday services.
Large supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and associated customer services.
Visit website ↗Children’s play facility offering accessible outdoor recreation within the town.
Extensive sports and leisure grounds with pitches, walking routes and open space.
Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and personal healthcare advice.
Established personal-care business offering beauty treatments and salon services.
Recognisable local dining and events venue in the Ennis area.
Traditional pubs, cafés and restaurants create a lively central social scene.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major civic presence supporting local administration and community services in Ennis.
Local athletics club offering training and competition for junior and senior members.
Community rugby club with youth development and adult teams.
Established golf club providing an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities nearby.
Ennis arts and performance venue hosting music, theatre, comedy and community events.
Local museum exploring County Clare’s history, archaeology and cultural heritage.
Properties For Sale near Ennis
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