About Inagh
Inagh is a small rural village in west County Clare, positioned on the N85 between Ennis and the Atlantic coast, with the wider parish extending through farmland and low hills towards Lahinch, Miltown Malbay and the Burren. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, suited to residents who value space and community life while remaining within reach of larger town services. Inagh National School serves local primary-school families, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Ennistymon, Ennis or nearby west Clare towns. Bus Éireann services on the Ennis–Ennistymon–Lisdoonvarna corridor provide the main public transport option, although a car is particularly useful for commuting, shopping and school runs. Ennis is the principal service and employment centre, with a wider selection of shops, healthcare, restaurants and rail connections, while Ennistymon, Lahinch and Miltown Malbay provide more local west Clare amenities. Village facilities include a church, community and sporting infrastructure, a shop or convenience provision and traditional pub-based social life, with further cafés, restaurants and nightlife available in Ennistymon, Lahinch and Ennis. The surrounding countryside offers walking, cycling and access to the coast, including Lahinch beach, the Cliffs of Moher area and the Burren, making Inagh appealing to families and those seeking a rural base close to Clare’s major landscapes.
What’s in Inagh
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Inagh and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Ennistymon, serving west Clare students.
Primary-school option in the nearby market town of Ennistymon.
Well-established secondary school in Ennis, reachable by road or school transport.
Catholic secondary school in Ennis with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection linking Inagh with Ennis, Ennistymon and west Clare.
Regional bus service connecting Ennis with Ennistymon, Lahinch and coastal destinations.
Mainline station offering regular services towards Limerick, Galway and Dublin connections.
Local routes providing access towards the Burren, north Clare and inland villages.
Amenities
Small-scale village services and convenience shopping for everyday local needs.
Local church and recognised village landmark serving the surrounding parish.
Parish sports facilities supporting Gaelic games and community recreation.
Popular sandy Atlantic beach with surfing, swimming and seaside amenities.
Nearby market-town centre with cafés, pubs, shops and essential services.
County Clare’s principal retail, dining, cultural and professional-services centre.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with strong youth and community involvement.
Community-focused organisation supporting local projects and village improvements.
Local playing facilities used for Gaelic games and parish activities.
Nearby independent shops, cafés, pubs and services serving west Clare residents.
Seasonal restaurants, surf operators, cafés and visitor services near the beach.
Nearby Areas
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