Ennis
Ireland · MunsterIE
County town of County Clare, Ireland
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,253
- Coordinates
- 52.844, -8.986
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Ennis
Ennis belongs to Munster, Ireland and has the feel of a low-key town. Records put its population near 24,253. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Ennis is strongest on culture, nature and nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ennis
Culture in Ennis
(1)Our data lists Mosques as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ennis.
Nature in Ennis
(1)The nature shortlist for Ennis: Caves. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ennis. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Ennis
(1)Under nightlife, Ennis is tagged with Nightlife. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ennis's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ennis
Museums, food and nightlife keep Ennis viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Munster plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Dublin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ennis that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ennis known for?
- Travellers associate Ennis with culture, nature and nightlife. It sits in Munster, Ireland and counts about 24,253 residents.
- What can you do in Ennis?
- Ennis is tagged with Mosques, Caves and Nightlife, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ennis?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Ennis viable all year.
- Where is Ennis located?
- Ennis belongs to Munster, Ireland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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