About Feakle
Feakle is a small rural village in east County Clare, set among the lakes, wooded hills and farmland of the Slieve Aughty region, close to the shores of Lough Derg and within reach of Scariff, Tulla and Gort. It has a quiet, community-focused character, with scattered countryside housing around a compact village centre and a pace of life suited to families, farmers and those seeking more space. Local schooling is centred on Feakle National School, while secondary pupils generally travel to larger nearby towns such as Scariff or Tulla. Daily shopping and services are modest but practical, with local businesses, a petrol station and convenience provision supplemented by the broader range of shops and services in Scariff. Traditional pubs and village hospitality provide social meeting points, while restaurants, cafés and larger retail trips are typically found in Scariff, Tulla or Ennis. Road travel is the main transport option, with the R461 and connecting regional roads linking Feakle to neighbouring communities and the M18 corridor. Outdoor life is a strong feature, with walking, fishing, boating and watersports available around Lough Derg, and local GAA and community activities providing an important social network.
What’s in Feakle
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Feakle and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed secondary school in nearby Scariff, offering education and extracurricular activities.
Second-level school serving Tulla and surrounding east Clare communities.
Larger mixed secondary school accessible for families commuting towards Shannon.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local fuel, convenience and agricultural supply business serving Feakle and surrounding farms.
Key regional route connecting Feakle with Scariff, Tulla and nearby villages.
Useful east Clare route linking the locality with Lough Derg towns and amenities.
Public transport connections are generally accessed through nearby Scariff rather than Feakle.
Main motorway access for longer journeys towards Galway, Limerick and Shannon.
Amenities
Small local centre providing essential services, community facilities and everyday convenience.
Venue for local meetings, clubs, classes and community activities throughout the year.
Nearby lake supporting walking, fishing, boating and a range of watersports.
Nearby town with supermarkets, cafés, pubs, healthcare and wider everyday services.
Public library offering books, digital resources, events and community access services.
Golf and leisure facility near Bodyke, set in scenic east Clare countryside.
Traditional village venues provide informal meeting places, drinks and occasional live music.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in community sport.
Annual traditional music and cultural festival attracting performers and visitors to the village.
Local organisation involved in village initiatives, facilities and community improvement projects.
Established local business combining fuel, convenience facilities and agricultural supplies.
Nearby golf resort and leisure business serving residents, visitors and local groups.
Nearby Areas
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