About Castletroy
Castletroy is a large, modern suburb on Limerick’s eastern side, centred around the University of Limerick campus and extending towards Annacotty, Monaleen and the surrounding countryside. It has a predominantly residential character, with established housing estates, student accommodation and newer developments, making it popular with families, students and university staff. The university brings excellent sports, cultural and leisure facilities, while nearby Plassey Park provides an important employment and commercial hub. Castletroy Shopping Centre and SuperValu cover everyday shopping, with further retail and services available around the wider suburb. Residents have a choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs locally, while Odeon provides a convenient cinema option. Road commuting is straightforward via the Dublin Road and M7, and regular buses connect Castletroy with Limerick city centre and neighbouring districts. Schools, playgrounds, walking routes and community sports facilities contribute to a practical, active suburban lifestyle, although traffic can be busy around the university and main shopping areas at peak times.
Property Market in Castletroy
Based on 34 properties for sale in Castletroy
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What’s in Castletroy
Schools
Major university campus with extensive academic, sporting, cultural and student facilities.
Large co-educational secondary school serving Castletroy and surrounding eastern Limerick communities.
Established primary school serving families in Monaleen and neighbouring Castletroy areas.
Irish-medium primary school serving children across eastern Limerick suburbs.
Well-known secondary school in Limerick city, accessible from Castletroy by bus and road.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main eastern approach linking Castletroy with Limerick city centre and Annacotty.
Convenient regional route towards Dublin, Nenagh and Limerick’s wider road network.
Regular services connect Castletroy, the university and city-centre destinations.
Frequent student-focused public transport links serve campus and surrounding suburbs.
City-centre railway station providing trains towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and Ennis.
Amenities
Convenient local centre with shops, services and everyday amenities for nearby residents.
Full-service supermarket providing groceries, convenience shopping and household essentials.
Visit website ↗Multiplex cinema showing current releases near the shopping and commercial areas.
Visit website ↗Established employment district containing offices, businesses, retail and commercial services.
Creative and performance venue associated with the University of Limerick campus.
Visit website ↗University-area parking facility serving campus visitors, staff and nearby activities.
Large sports and fitness complex with pitches, courts and exercise facilities.
Extensive riverside campus with walking spaces, cultural venues and public events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Wide range of student and community sports clubs using excellent campus facilities.
Established parkland golf club located close to Castletroy and Annacotty.
Local Gaelic games club serving Castletroy, Monaleen and surrounding communities.
Cluster of technology, professional, industrial and commercial employers near the university.
Major Limerick venue hosting concerts, theatre, comedy and touring performances.
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