Carrigkerry Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Carrigkerry is a rural village and townland area in west County Limerick, in the wider Newcastle West area and within the V94 routing region. It lies close to the River Deel and is surrounded by farming countryside, with Newcastle West providing the main centre for shopping, services, secondary education and public transport. The locality is also within reach of the N21 corridor linking west Limerick with Kerry and Limerick city.
Area character
Rural, community-oriented and predominantly residential, with a traditional village setting and dispersed homes throughout the surrounding countryside. It suits those seeking a quieter location while remaining within driving distance of the larger service centres at Newcastle West and Listowel.
Schools
- Carrigkerry National Schoolprimary
- Monagea National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, Newcastle Westsecondary
- St Ita’s Community College, Newcastle Westsecondary
- Newcastle West Community Collegefurther education
Transport
- Local road network serving Carrigkerry and Newcastle Westroad
- R523 regional road via Newcastle West and Foynesroad
- N21 national route at Newcastle Westroad
- Bus Éireann services in Newcastle Westbus
- Newcastle West bus station and town-centre stopsbus
Amenities
- Carrigkerry village centre and community facilitiescommunity
- Carrigkerry Church and local graveyardreligious
- River Deel and surrounding riverside countrysidenature
- Newcastle West town centre shops, cafés and restaurantsshopping and dining
- Newcastle West Health Centre and local medical serviceshealthcare
- Newcastle West Desmond Complex and local sports facilitiesleisure