Ballagh Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Ballagh is a rural locality in west County Limerick, within the V42 area and close to Broadford, Feohanagh, Monagea, Castlemahon, Kileedy and Strand. It is part of the wider countryside around Newcastle West, with local services and community facilities generally centred in the surrounding villages and towns rather than in Ballagh itself.
Area character
Rural, dispersed and community-oriented, with farmland, one-off homes and quiet local roads. The area suits residents seeking countryside living, while larger shopping, employment and public-service provision is typically accessed by car.
Schools
- Broadford National Schoolprimary
- Monagea National Schoolprimary
- Feohanagh-Castlemahon National Schoolprimary
- St John Bosco Community College, Kildimosecondary
- Hazelwood College, Dromcollihersecondary
Transport
- Local road network serving Broadford, Feohanagh, Monagea and Newcastle Westroad
- R519 regional road corridor towards Newcastle West and Abbeyfealeroad
- Bus services in the wider Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale areabus
- Newcastle West bus connectionsbus
- Limerick Junction railway station, accessed by roadrail
Amenities
- Broadford village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Newcastle West town centreshopping
- Newcastle West medical and public-service provisionhealthcare
- Local GAA and sports clubs in the surrounding parishesleisure
- Local churches and parish facilities in Broadford, Feohanagh and Monageacommunity