Labasheeda Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Labasheeda is a small coastal village and rural townland area on the Shannon Estuary in west County Clare, within the V15 routing area. It is known for its estuary frontage, village community and access to the wider rural settlements of Cranny, Kildysart and Kilrush. The location is also close to the Shannon ferry at Killimer, providing a practical connection towards County Kerry.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with a scenic coastal setting and a strong connection to the Shannon Estuary. Labasheeda suits those seeking village life, open countryside and shoreline views rather than urban convenience; everyday services and a wider range of shops are generally found in nearby Kildysart, Kilrush or Listowel.
Schools
- Labasheeda National Schoolprimary
- Cranny National Schoolprimary
- Kildysart Central Schoolprimary
- St John Bosco Community College, Kildysartsecondary
- St John Bosco Community College, Kilrushsecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services via Kildysart and Kilrushbus
- Killimer–Tarbert Shannon Estuary Ferryferry
- R473 regional road towards Kildysart and Kilrushroad
- N67 via Kilrush towards Ennis and the west Clare coastroad
- N69 via Tarbert and Listowel, accessed using the Killimer ferryroad
Amenities
- Labasheeda village and estuary waterfrontvillage and coastal amenity
- Labasheeda Pier and harbour areawaterfront and recreation
- Kildysart shops, services and community facilitiesshopping and services
- Kilrush town centre, retail and healthcare servicesshopping and healthcare
- Local GAA and community facilities in Labasheeda and surrounding parishessport and community
- Shannon Estuary walks and countrysideoutdoor recreation