About Barefield
Barefield is a small, predominantly rural and residential locality in County Clare, situated north of Ennis on the Ruan and Crusheen side of the town. It has a quiet village-and-countryside character, while remaining close enough to Ennis for everyday shopping, schools, services and commuting. Local life is centred on homes, farms and community facilities rather than a dense commercial main street, with neighbours commonly travelling into Ennis or nearby villages for cafés, restaurants, pubs and larger amenities. Knockanean National School is the key local primary-school reference, and the former or historic Old School is another notable education-related landmark in the area. Road access is particularly important: the Ruan Road and routes towards Ennis, Crusheen and Gort connect residents with the wider Clare road network, while Bus Éireann services and Ennis railway station provide public-transport options nearby. Ennis offers supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, the Glór theatre, library, sports facilities and healthcare, making it the principal service centre for Barefield. Outdoor recreation is readily available through the surrounding countryside and nearby walking, sporting and community facilities, with Clare’s wider attractions—including Quin Abbey and the Burren region—within practical driving distance. The area suits residents seeking a rural setting with relatively straightforward access to Ennis and the M18 corridor.
Property Market in Barefield
Based on 6 properties for sale in Barefield
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Barefield
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Barefield and the surrounding rural communities.
Marked visitor parking serving the Knockanean National School campus.
Dedicated staff parking associated with the local Knockanean primary school.
Historic local school reference point reflecting Barefield’s long-standing community heritage.
Broad choice of primary and post-primary education available in nearby Ennis.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important local road linking Barefield with Ennis, Ruan and surrounding settlements.
Nearby strategic route connecting County Clare with Galway, Limerick and Shannon.
Mainline station offering services south towards Limerick and north towards Galway.
Nearby bus connections provide regional travel from Ennis to Clare and beyond.
Map-listed local landmark associated with travel and roadside services near Barefield.
Amenities
Nearby principal centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banks, cafés and everyday services.
Popular arts venue hosting concerts, theatre, comedy and community performances.
Central library providing books, study space, events and public information services.
Public leisure facility with fitness, swimming and indoor activity provision.
Atmospheric medieval Franciscan abbey and heritage attraction a short drive away.
Local halls, gathering spaces and rural facilities support clubs and neighbourhood events.
Wide town selection includes traditional pubs, cafés, takeaways and restaurants.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local voluntary organisations help organise events, activities and neighbourhood initiatives.
Nearby town clubs cover Gaelic games, soccer, athletics, rugby and other activities.
County administrative and civic services are concentrated in nearby Ennis.
Farms, contractors and small enterprises remain important to the surrounding countryside.
Nearby town centre supports a varied network of local retailers and service providers.
Properties For Sale near Barefield
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