About Scarriff
Scariff is a small market town in east County Clare, set near the meeting point of the River Scariff and Lough Derg, with a distinctly rural, community-minded character. The town centre is compact and practical, serving surrounding villages and townlands including Bodyke, Feakle, Mountshannon, Ogonnelloe, Tuamgraney and Caher. Day-to-day life is generally quiet and family-oriented, while the nearby lake, rivers and wooded countryside provide strong opportunities for walking, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities. Scariff National School provides local primary education, with secondary schooling available at Scariff Community College; additional schools in nearby villages broaden choice for families. There is no railway station in the town, so residents typically rely on cars and local bus services, with connections towards Limerick, Ennis and surrounding east Clare communities. Local shopping includes supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and services, while pubs and restaurants provide informal places to eat and socialise. Notable local amenities include Scariff Library, the East Clare Community Co-operative and the nearby Scariff Harbour, while the annual Scariff Harbour Festival and active sports clubs contribute to the town’s close-knit identity.
Property Market in Scarriff
Based on 2 properties for sale in Scarriff
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Scarriff
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Scariff and surrounding east Clare communities.
Visit website ↗Mixed post-primary school offering secondary education and a broad local curriculum.
Nearby rural primary school serving families in Feakle and the surrounding countryside.
Primary school serving Mountshannon and lakeside communities north of Scariff.
Established mixed secondary school offering wider post-primary choice within commuting distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural bus services connect Scariff with surrounding east Clare villages and services.
Regional service linking east Clare communities with Limerick and nearby destinations.
Key east Clare road connecting Scariff towards Bodyke, Tuamgraney and Killaloe.
Road route serving Scariff, Feakle and communities across north-east Clare.
Nearest practical rail access, with services towards Limerick, Ennis and Galway.
Amenities
Lough Derg harbour supporting boating, waterside walks and seasonal community events.
Public library providing books, study facilities, internet access and community programming.
Local community organisation supporting enterprise, services, training and social initiatives.
Convenient town supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and everyday shopping.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community-based events.
Long-distance walking route passing through attractive lakeside and east Clare countryside.
Compact local selection of pubs, cafés and casual places for meals and refreshments.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with strong youth and community participation.
Community rugby club providing playing and social opportunities for all ages.
Local community broadcaster reflecting news, events and life across east Clare.
Popular annual festival celebrating the town, harbour, arts and local community.
Nearby golf club offering an established course in the east Clare countryside.
Nearby Areas
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