About Kilfenora
Kilfenora is a small historic village in County Clare, set on the eastern edge of the Burren between Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna and Corofin. It has a peaceful, rural character, with limestone landscapes, stone walls and a strong sense of local history rather than the bustle of a larger town. The village is best known for Kilfenora Cathedral and its high crosses, while the Burren Centre provides a useful introduction to the area’s geology, heritage and walking landscape. Day-to-day living is quiet and community-minded, with limited but distinctive local facilities and a wider choice of shops, schools, pubs and services in nearby Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna and Corofin. Families generally rely on nearby village and town schools, with school transport and a car particularly useful for regular commuting. Local eating and socialising centre on the Burren Centre Tea Rooms and traditional pubs in the surrounding villages, while the wider Burren offers walking, cycling and outdoor activities. Galway, Ennis and the west Clare coast are accessible by road, although public transport is comparatively limited and journeys are planned around infrequent regional bus services.
Property Market in Kilfenora
Based on 7 properties for sale in Kilfenora
Property types
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What’s in Kilfenora
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilfenora and surrounding Burren communities.
Nearby primary provision in Ennistymon, serving the town and surrounding rural hinterland.
Post-primary school in Ennistymon offering education for pupils from surrounding north Clare.
Established community college serving west Clare families, accessible by road from Kilfenora.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road linking Kilfenora with Corofin and onward routes towards Ennis.
Scenic regional route connecting the village with Lisdoonvarna and north Clare.
Seasonal and regional service linking parts of the Burren with Galway and Ennis.
Nearby town offers broader bus links towards Ennis, Lahinch, Galway and coastal Clare.
Key west Clare route providing access towards Ennis and the M18 motorway.
Amenities
Local visitor attraction interpreting Burren geology, archaeology, wildlife and cultural heritage.
Convenient local stop for light meals, refreshments and visitor information.
Historic ecclesiastical site with remarkable medieval stone crosses and carved remains.
Quiet historic burial ground reflecting the area’s local religious and community heritage.
Extensive nearby protected landscape offering distinctive walks, flora and limestone scenery.
Nearest larger service centre for supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and everyday essentials.
Nearby spa town providing traditional pubs, restaurants and seasonal entertainment.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Renowned traditional Irish music group closely associated with the village’s cultural identity.
Local Gaelic games organisation serving players and families across the surrounding parish.
Local venue supporting community events, activities and gatherings throughout the year.
Important local tourism business welcoming visitors to Kilfenora and the wider Burren.
Local cultural event celebrating traditional music and bringing visitors into the village.
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