Ardagh Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Ardagh is a rural village and parish in west County Limerick, within the V42 routing area. It lies between Newcastle West and Rathkeale, with Carrigkerry, Knockaderry and Shanagolden among the surrounding localities. The village is known for its historic setting, including the remains of Ardagh Cathedral and the Ardagh Chalice association.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and village-oriented, with farmland and dispersed housing surrounding a traditional settlement. It offers a quieter countryside lifestyle while remaining within reach of the larger service centres of Newcastle West and Rathkeale.
Schools
- Ardagh National Schoolprimary
- Templeglantine National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Newcastle Westprimary
- St Ita’s Community School, Newcastle Westsecondary
- Rathkeale Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Ardagh with Newcastle West and Rathkealeroad
- R521 regional road corridor, accessed towards Newcastle West and Rathkealeroad
- Bus services in Newcastle Westbus
- Newcastle West–Rathkeale connections to wider west Limerick servicesbus
- Limerick–Foynes railway corridor, currently not operating passenger servicesrail
Amenities
- Ardagh village centre and local community facilitiescommunity
- Ardagh Heritage Centre and historic cathedral siteheritage
- Newcastle West town centreshopping
- Newcastle West sports and leisure facilitiesleisure
- Rathkeale town centre and local servicesshopping
- Local GAA and sporting clubs in the surrounding parish and west Limerick areasport