Ballingarry Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Ballingarry is a rural village and parish in west County Limerick, within the V94 routing area. It lies close to Croagh and Rathkeale, with Granagh, Kilmeedy, Castletown and Knockaderry among the surrounding localities. The area is associated with farming, local community life and easy access to the larger services of Rathkeale and Newcastle West.
Area character
Rural and village-based, with a quiet, community-oriented feel. Housing is a mix of traditional homes, one-off rural properties and newer development, while the surrounding countryside provides an open setting and convenient access to west Limerick’s market towns.
Schools
- Ballingarry National Schoolprimary
- Croagh National Schoolprimary
- Rathkeale National Schoolprimary
- Coláiste Mhuire, Askeatonsecondary
- Hazelwood College, Dromcollihersecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services via Rathkealebus
- Rathkeale town bus connectionsbus
- N21 national road via Rathkeale / Newcastle Westroad
- N69 route via Foynes and Limerickroad
- Limerick Junction rail services, accessed by roadrail
Amenities
- Ballingarry village church and community facilitiescommunity
- Local GAA and sporting facilitiessport
- Rathkeale town centre shops and servicesshopping
- Rathkeale Community Centre and library servicescommunity
- Rathkeale medical and pharmacy serviceshealthcare
- Newcastle West retail, leisure and dining amenitiesshopping and leisure