About Barefield
Barefield is a small rural village in County Clare, north of Ennis and within the V95 area, with a quiet, community-oriented character and easy access to the county town. Homes are generally set among farmland and scattered countryside, while the nearby villages and town provide most everyday services. Knockanean National School is the principal local education reference, and Ennis offers a broader choice of primary and secondary schools. Commuters typically travel by car towards Ennis, Galway and nearby Clare settlements, using the N85 and regional roads; public transport provision is more limited than in Ennis itself. Local social life centres on community activities and traditional pubs in the surrounding villages, with Ennis supplying the strongest choice of restaurants, cafés, shops and evening venues. Residents can also reach Ennis’s parks, sports facilities, library, cinema and healthcare services without a long journey. The surrounding countryside suits walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, while nearby Clarecastle, Crusheen, Quin and Ruan add further local amenities and heritage attractions.
Property Market in Barefield
Based on 7 properties for sale in Barefield
Property types
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What’s in Barefield
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Barefield and surrounding north Ennis communities.
Visitor parking area associated with the local Knockanean primary school campus.
Staff parking area serving Knockanean National School near Barefield.
Former local school building reflecting Barefield’s traditional village history.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Barefield with Ennis and north Clare.
Local road connection towards Ruan and surrounding rural communities.
Regional connection northwards towards Crusheen and Galway-bound routes.
Nearest main rail station, providing services towards Limerick, Galway and intermediate towns.
Map-identified local transport-related point serving the Barefield area.
Amenities
Nearby county town with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and daily services.
County library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Established supermarket option for groceries and convenient town-centre shopping.
Modern multiplex cinema providing mainstream films and entertainment near Ennis.
Leisure and fitness facilities available at the West County Hotel in Ennis.
Popular Ennis riverside park with open space, walking routes and recreation.
Nearby hospital providing local emergency, outpatient and general healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community organisation supporting village activities, events and social initiatives.
School-linked network connecting families and supporting activities around the village.
Established rugby club offering youth and adult participation near Ennis.
Prominent Gaelic games club with teams and facilities serving the wider area.
County authority responsible for local administration, roads and community services.
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