About Feakle
Feakle is a small rural village in east County Clare, set among the lakes, hills and farmland of the county’s inland borderlands near Lough Derg. It has a close-knit, community-oriented character, with detached homes, farms and one-off houses around a compact village centre and the surrounding townlands. Day-to-day life is quiet and car-dependent, although the village provides essential local services and a recognised base for exploring the wider East Clare area. Feakle National School serves local families, while secondary-school choices are generally found in nearby towns such as Scariff and Tulla. Road travel is central to commuting, with links towards Scariff, Tulla, Bodyke, O’Callaghan’s Mills and Ennis; Smyths Service Station and Feed Store is a useful local stop for fuel, supplies and agricultural needs. The village’s social life centres on local pubs, community events and traditional music, with Feakle widely associated with its annual traditional music festival. Residents travel to Scariff, Tulla or Ennis for a broader range of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and retail services. Countryside walks, lakeside landscapes and local GAA activity add to the area’s appeal for people seeking a peaceful rural setting with strong community connections.
What’s in Feakle
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Feakle and surrounding East Clare communities.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Scariff, offering education for the wider area.
Mixed post-primary school serving Tulla and surrounding rural communities.
Local further-education and training provision serving learners across East Clare.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local fuel, agricultural supplies and convenience stop within the Feakle area.
Key regional route linking Feakle with Scariff, Tulla and nearby East Clare villages.
Road connection towards Bodyke, O’Callaghan’s Mills and the wider Clare road network.
Limited rural bus connections link East Clare settlements, with services varying by timetable.
Nearby Scariff provides the closest larger-town base for regional buses and everyday travel.
Amenities
Compact centre with local services, shops and everyday provisions for residents.
Local meeting places supporting conversation, music and community social life.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events throughout the year.
Important local education and community resource near the village centre.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, healthcare and additional retail choices.
Scenic nearby landscapes supporting walking, angling, boating and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the community.
Well-known annual celebration bringing traditional musicians and visitors to the village.
Local community organisation supporting village projects, events and rural initiatives.
Established local business supplying fuel, farm-related goods and practical everyday services.
Nearby Areas
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