Sixmilebridge
Population: 2,832 (2022 Census)
Located within the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan area and broadly equidistant between Limerick and Ennis, Sixmilebridge is directly connected to both of these larger towns by rail. The O’Garney River (Owengarney) passes right through the heart of the town.
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A 17th century plantation town and a historic centre for a number of industries such as Tanning and shoe manufacturing, Sixmilebridge falls within an Architectural Conservation Area with numerous historically important buildings. The special built character of Sixmilebridge includes Stone, slate and limestone buildings with prominent stepped access as they navigate the sloping streets.
Sixmilebridge is one of the fastest growing towns in County Clare with a current population of 3,962. Its local shops and facilities serve locals with their day-to-day retail and community needs. The Sixmilebridge Town Centre First plan provides an opportunity to help manage planned growth and ensure that the quality of environment, public facilities and services receive the investment and improvement required to ensure that the needs of a growing local population are met.
This plan is the result of productive engagement between Clare County Council and the members of the Sixmilebridge community. The community has been very engaged in the project and are committed to working with Clare County Council to ensure that the full potential of the plan can be realised.