About Killimer
Killimer is a small rural coastal locality on the Shannon Estuary in west County Clare, best known as the Clare landing point for the Killimer–Tarbert ferry. It has a quiet, spread-out character, with farmland, estuary views and strong links to the wider communities of Kilrush, Kilmurry McMahon and Moyasta. Day-to-day living is peaceful and car-dependent, while Kilrush provides the nearest concentration of shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, healthcare and other services. The ferry gives a practical connection to north Kerry, including Tarbert, Ballylongford and Listowel, and is useful for journeys towards Tralee and Limerick via the N69. Local education is centred on nearby rural primary schools, with secondary schooling and a wider range of services available in Kilrush and surrounding towns. Residents use the estuary, coastline and countryside for walking, fishing and boating, while nearby attractions include Vandeleur Walled Garden and Woodland and Kilrush Marina. Killimer itself has limited commercial amenities, so shopping and socialising generally involve travelling to Kilrush, with local pubs and community facilities serving the surrounding parish network.
What’s in Killimer
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killimer and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Cooraclare and the surrounding parish.
Kilrush primary school providing local mainstream education for younger pupils.
Co-educational secondary school serving students from west Clare communities.
Nearby community college offering second-level education and a broad subject range.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent car ferry crossing linking County Clare with Tarbert in north Kerry.
Regional route connecting Killimer with Kilrush, Kilkee and west Clare destinations.
North Kerry route from Tarbert towards Listowel, Tralee and Limerick connections.
Local and regional bus connections available through nearby Kilrush town.
Nearest practical base for local services, taxis, buses and everyday errands.
Amenities
Estuary marina and waterside facility supporting boating, sailing and waterfront activities.
Historic Kilrush gardens and woodland offering walks, planting displays and family activities.
Nearest main shopping area with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and everyday services.
Traditional Kilrush pub providing drinks, conversation and a local social setting.
Well-known town pub and live-music venue with a longstanding local reputation.
Public library providing books, digital resources, community services and local activities.
Nearby community hospital supporting local healthcare and older-person services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club serving players, families and supporters across the area.
Nearby seaside golf club offering an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Estuary-based club supporting sailing and watersports for local and visiting members.
Established local attraction combining heritage gardens, woodland walks and seasonal events.
Local business network supporting traders, enterprise and town-centre activity.
Nearby Areas
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