Castlemahon Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Castlemahon is a rural locality in west County Limerick, within the V42 Eircode area and close to Newcastle West. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with nearby villages and towns providing most everyday services, schools and public transport connections. It is well placed for access to Newcastle West and the wider west Limerick area.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with dispersed homes and farmland rather than a compact village centre. Newcastle West provides the main commercial and service hub, while Feohanagh, Kilmeedy, Ballagh, Monagea and Knockaderry are nearby rural communities.
Schools
- Local primary schools in the Castlemahon, Feohanagh, Kilmeedy, Monagea and Knockaderry areaprimary
- Newcastle West primary schoolsprimary
- St Ita’s and St Joseph’s, Newcastle Westsecondary
- St John Bosco Community College, Kildimosecondary
- Further and adult education options in Newcastle Westfurther education
Transport
- Local road network linking Castlemahon with Newcastle West and neighbouring villagesroad
- N21 national route via Newcastle Westroad
- Bus Éireann services in Newcastle Westbus
- Newcastle West bus connections towards Limerick city and Kerrybus
- Charleville railway station, accessible by roadrail
Amenities
- Newcastle West town centreshopping and services
- Supermarkets, pharmacies and local retail in Newcastle Westshopping
- Newcastle West Community Centre and local sports facilitiesleisure
- The Demesne, Newcastle Westpark and recreation
- Primary healthcare, dental and pharmacy services in Newcastle Westhealthcare
- Local GAA, soccer and community clubs in the surrounding parishessport and community