village. As of 2016 census, the population of Newmarket-on-Fergus was given as 1,784. The town is the birthplace of Irish nationalist William Smith O'Brien. Irish President Michael D. Higgins, though born in Limerick, was educated in Ballycar National School. Commerce and tourism The town has several small shops and public houses. The proximity of Shannon Airport, and the presence of several places of interest nearby (such as Bunratty Castle and Craggaunowen) brings some tourism to the area, providing business for local bed and breakfast establishments and hotels, like Dromoland Castle. On the grounds of Dromoland Castle is Mooghaun, a late Bronze Age hill fort. Newmarket-on-Fergus houses the O'Regan Park, established on a site of about 6 hectares bought and donated by Brendan O'Regan. The park officially opened in 2003. Education There are four primary schools in the parish: Scoil na Maighdine Muire/Newmarket-on-Fergus National School, Ballycar National School, Stonehall National School and Clonmoney National School. For secondary education, students attend schools in Ennis and Shannon. Transport Newmarket-on-Fergus is located on the R471/R458. The N18/M18 is located 1 km away on the Newmarket-on-Fergus bypass. The nearest railway station is in Sixmilebridge. There is a bus service that services the area on an hourly basis Gallery See also List of towns and villages in Ireland References External links Newmarket-on-Fergus National School Ballycar National School Newmarket-on-Fergus Catholic Parish website Towns and villages in County Clare