About Moyasta
Moyasta is a small rural locality in west County Clare, on the peninsula between Kilrush, Kilkee and Carrigaholt, with the Atlantic coast and the Shannon Estuary both within easy reach. It has a quiet, dispersed countryside character, suited to people who value space, coastal scenery and close-knit community life rather than village-centre convenience. Everyday shopping and more extensive services are generally found in nearby Kilrush, while Kilkee provides additional cafés, restaurants and seaside amenities during the visitor season. Local families use primary schools in surrounding communities, with secondary education and wider services concentrated mainly in Kilrush. Road travel is the principal transport option: the R473 links the area with Kilrush, Kilkee and Carrigaholt, while the Killimer–Tarbert ferry provides an important connection across the Shannon Estuary to County Kerry. Leisure is strongly outdoor-focused, with beaches, cliffs, walking routes, angling and water-based activities around the Loop Head and Kilkee areas. Community life is supported by GAA, local clubs and rural businesses, and Moyasta’s notable heritage includes the West Clare Railway Greenway and the nearby Moyasta Junction railway museum and visitor attraction.
Property Market in Moyasta
Based on 5 properties for sale in Moyasta
Property types
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What’s in Moyasta
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Moyasta and surrounding west Clare communities.
Primary school in Kilrush, offering an additional nearby option for local families.
Co-educational secondary school serving pupils from west Clare and surrounding rural areas.
Nearby post-primary option with broad academic, practical and extracurricular provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local route linking Moyasta with Kilrush, Kilkee, Doonbeg and Carrigaholt.
Nearby Kilrush provides scheduled bus connections towards Ennis and surrounding towns.
Vehicle ferry across the Shannon Estuary, connecting Clare with Tarbert and north Kerry.
Regional airport approximately an hour’s drive away via the N68 and N67.
Recreational greenway follows the former railway between Kilrush, Moyasta and Kilkee.
Amenities
Heritage railway attraction displaying restored rolling stock and West Clare railway history.
Nearest main service centre, with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and professional services.
Community hub offering local supports, activities and family-oriented services.
Popular sandy cove and seafront area with swimming, walking and seasonal facilities.
Dramatic coastal scenery and walking opportunities overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Kilrush heritage attraction with gardens, woodland walks and visitor activities.
Shannon Estuary marina supporting boating, waterside walks and coastal recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Volunteer-supported railway museum preserving the story of the former West Clare Railway.
Local Gaelic games club serving Kilrush and surrounding communities.
GAA club representing Kilkee and the surrounding Loop Head area.
Parkland golf club providing an eighteen-hole course near the Shannon Estuary.
Regional tourism network promoting attractions, activities and businesses around Loop Head.
Nearby Areas
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