Feakle Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Feakle is a small rural village in east County Clare, within the wider East Clare lakelands and close to Lough Derg. It serves the surrounding townlands and is near Scarriff, Tulla, Bodyke and O’Callaghans Mills, with Ennis and Limerick providing larger employment, retail and service centres. The area is known for its traditional music heritage and strong local community life.
Area character
Rural village and agricultural hinterland with a close-knit, community-oriented feel. Feakle is peaceful and scenic, suited to those seeking countryside living, while local roads connect it to nearby villages and larger towns for additional services.
Schools
- Feakle National Schoolprimary
- St Caimin’s Community School, Shannonsecondary
- St Joseph’s Community College, Tullasecondary
- Scariff Community Collegesecondary
Transport
- Local road network serving Tulla, Scariff, Bodyke and surrounding townlandsroad
- R352 regional road towards Scariff and Gortroad
- R466 regional road towards Tulla and Ennisroad
- Bus services linking East Clare villages, with availability varying by route and daybus
- Nearby rail access at Sixmilebridge or Ennis, subject to route and onward travelrail
Amenities
- Feakle village shops and local servicesshopping
- Feakle Community Centre and local sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Feakle pubs and traditional music venuesdining and entertainment
- Lough Derg and East Clare lakeside amenitiesoutdoor recreation
- Scariff shops, cafés and everyday servicesshopping and services
- Tulla healthcare, retail and civic servicesservices