Why go
- County town of County Clare, Ireland.
- Served by Ashfield - Russell's field UL.
History
Ennis is the county town of County Clare, in the mid-west of Ireland. The town lies on the River Fergus, north of where the river widens and enters the Shannon Estuary. Ennis is the largest town in County Clare, with a population of 27,923, making it the 6th largest town, and 11th largest urban settlement in Ireland, as of the 2022 census. Dating from the 12th century the town's Irish name is short for Irish: Inis Cluana Rámhfhada, meaning 'Island of the long rowing meadow', deriving from its location between two courses of the River Fergus.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Birmingham, Faro, Liverpool, London, Prestwick
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ashfield - Russell's field UL; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Rathmullan - Buncrana.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ennis, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.