About Ennis
Ennis is County Clare’s principal town, centred on the River Fergus and serving a wide rural hinterland including Ballybeg, Barefield, Clarecastle, Kilmaley, Ruan, Kilnamona and Darragh. It has a lively, historic town-centre character, with attractive streets, older buildings and a strong local retail and hospitality scene, while surrounding neighbourhoods are largely residential and family-oriented. Education is well represented, including primary provision at Knockanean National School and secondary-level options in the town, with several other schools serving Ennis and nearby villages. Ennis railway station provides direct services towards Limerick and Galway, while LocalLink and Bus Éireann services support travel around the town and wider Clare; the N18 and N85 make regional commuting straightforward. Everyday shopping is concentrated around Ennis Shopping Centre, Tesco and the traditional town-centre streets, alongside pharmacies, health services and independent retailers. Residents have a broad choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs, with traditional music and evening hospitality forming an important part of the town’s identity. Parks, playgrounds, sports facilities and the nearby countryside provide recreation, while notable local destinations include Coote Park Playground, the historic Ennis Friary and the cultural programme at Glór.
Property Market in Ennis
Based on 36 properties for sale in Ennis
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ennis
Schools
Established primary school serving families in the Knockanean and wider Ennis area.
Town primary provision within convenient reach of central Ennis neighbourhoods.
Long-established secondary school offering education for boys in central Ennis.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rail services connect Ennis with Limerick, Galway and intermediate destinations.
Local bus services support connections around Ennis and surrounding County Clare communities.
Regional routes link Ennis with Shannon, Limerick, Galway and other Clare towns.
Major road provides efficient access towards Limerick, Galway and Shannon Airport.
Recognisable Station Road location near central transport and town amenities.
Amenities
Central retail centre with shops and convenient access to town services.
Large supermarket providing groceries, household shopping and everyday essentials.
Visit website ↗Children’s play area offering outdoor recreation within the Ennis urban area.
Historic Franciscan friary and distinctive cultural landmark in the town centre.
Arts venue presenting music, theatre, comedy and community cultural events.
Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, healthcare advice and everyday health products.
Beauty and personal-care business serving Ennis residents and visitors.
Distinctive nearby property and local reference point within the Ennis area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County sporting organisation supporting Gaelic games, clubs and community participation.
Local rugby club offering playing, coaching and social opportunities for members.
Established club providing golf facilities and organised membership activities nearby.
Important local cultural business and performance space in central Ennis.
Represents local enterprises and supports the town’s commercial community.
Properties For Sale near Ennis
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