About Crusheen
Crusheen is a small rural village in east County Clare, positioned on the N85 between Ennis and Gort and surrounded by farmland, low hills and scattered townlands. It has a quiet, community-focused character, while remaining practical for commuters using the N85 towards Ennis, Galway and the wider west of Ireland. Day-to-day life is centred on the village’s local services, primary school, church, community facilities and nearby businesses, with larger shopping and employment choices available in Ennis and Gort. Crusheen National School serves local families, while secondary-school options are generally found in Ennis and surrounding towns. There is no railway station in the village, so travel is mainly by car, with bus services and nearby Ennis transport connections providing alternatives. Local social life includes village pubs and community activities, while restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, healthcare and extensive leisure facilities are more plentiful in Ennis. The surrounding countryside offers attractive walking and cycling routes, and notable nearby destinations include Dromore Wood Nature Reserve and the Burren region, both accessible for outdoor days out. Crusheen suits residents looking for a rural Clare setting with a strong local identity and reasonable road access to Ennis, Galway and adjoining villages such as Barefield, Clooney and Ruan.
Property Market in Crusheen
Based on 2 properties for sale in Crusheen
Property types
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What’s in Crusheen
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Crusheen and surrounding rural townlands.
Established secondary school in Ennis, offering education for older pupils.
Mixed secondary school providing a broad curriculum in nearby Ennis.
Multi-denominational primary option serving families in the Ennis area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route through Crusheen, linking the village with Ennis and Gort.
Regional buses provide connections towards Ennis, Gort and surrounding communities.
Nearest rail station, offering services towards Limerick, Galway and intermediate stations.
Nearby motorway access improves journeys south towards Limerick and north towards Galway.
Amenities
Local pubs provide informal meeting places and traditional community social life.
Venue for local activities, meetings, events and community-based recreation.
Prominent village church serving the local parish and community.
Local school and community sports space supporting children’s activities and events.
Scenic woodland reserve near Ruan with walking trails, lakes and wildlife.
Nearest major centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and services.
Public leisure facility offering swimming, fitness and recreational activities in Ennis.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting activities for children and adults.
Local organisation supporting village projects, events and community improvements.
Small local enterprises provide everyday services and support the village economy.
Nearby Ennis offers extensive retail, professional, hospitality and healthcare services.
Nearby Areas
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