Ogonnelloe Neighbourhood Guide
Clare
Ogonnelloe is a rural lakeside parish in east County Clare, on the western shore of Lough Derg and close to the villages of Killaloe, Scarriff and Mountshannon. The area is served by local roads linking into the R352 and wider routes towards Nenagh, Limerick and Ennis. It is known for its countryside setting, lake views and access to outdoor recreation.
Area character
Rural, scenic and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and woodland around Lough Derg. Ogonnelloe suits residents seeking a quieter setting while remaining within reach of the services and amenities in Killaloe, Ballina, Scarriff and Nenagh.
Schools
- Ogonnelloe National Schoolprimary
- Bodyke National Schoolprimary
- St Anne’s Community College, Killaloesecondary
- St Joseph’s Community College, Tullasecondary
- Scariff Community Collegesecondary
Transport
- Local roads through Ogonnelloe and Lough Derg’s western shoreroad
- R352 regional road via Killaloe and Scarriffroad
- R463 via Killaloe and Ballinaroad
- Bus Éireann services in Killaloe and Ballinabus
- Birdhill railway stationrail
Amenities
- Ogonnelloe Church and local community facilitiescommunity
- Lough Derg shoreline, lake access and walking routesoutdoor recreation
- Killaloe and Ballina town-centre shops, cafés and restaurantsshopping and dining
- Scarriff shops, services and Market House facilitiesshopping and community
- Killaloe and Scarriff primary healthcare and pharmacy serviceshealthcare
- Lough Derg Yacht Club and watersports facilitiesleisure