About Quin
Quin is a small, historic village in east County Clare, around 11 kilometres south-east of Ennis and within straightforward reach of Shannon and Limerick. It has a peaceful, village-centre feel, with established housing, surrounding farmland and a strong sense of local identity, while larger retail and employment centres are accessible by car. The village is best known for Quin Abbey, a well-preserved fifteenth-century Franciscan friary and one of Clare’s most distinctive landmarks. Local life centres on the village’s pubs, community activity and nearby sporting facilities, with cafés and everyday services available locally or in neighbouring Ennis and Newmarket-on-Fergus. Families have access to primary education in the area, including Quin National School, while secondary-school options are generally found in Ennis and surrounding towns. Bus services connect Quin with Ennis and other nearby settlements, although a car is particularly useful for commuting, shopping and school runs. The surrounding countryside offers quiet roads and walking opportunities, and the village’s location provides practical access to the N18, Shannon Airport and the wider west Clare road network.
What’s in Quin
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Quin and the surrounding rural communities.
School sports ground used for football and local outdoor recreation.
Established secondary school in Ennis, approximately fifteen minutes’ drive from Quin.
Post-primary school in Ennis offering education and vocational subjects.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local road linking Quin with Ennis, Clarecastle and surrounding villages.
Key route towards Shannon, Limerick and Galway, accessed near Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Intercity and commuter rail services to Limerick, Galway and Dublin connections.
Local and regional buses connect Quin with Ennis and nearby communities.
International airport approximately twenty minutes away by road, depending on traffic.
Amenities
Atmospheric fifteenth-century Franciscan friary and the village’s best-known historic attraction.
Traditional local pubs provide drinks, conversation and occasional food and live entertainment.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Outdoor football pitch supporting school sport and local community use.
Nearby county town offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and services.
Popular heritage attraction within easy driving distance towards Shannon and Limerick.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams in the community.
Community association football club serving players from Quin and surrounding areas.
Local interest group associated with preserving and promoting Quin’s heritage.
Small-scale local enterprise and produce activity reflecting the area’s rural character.
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