About Crecora
Crecora is a rural village and townland area in County Limerick, south-west of Limerick city, with a quiet, close-knit character and a landscape of farmland, hedgerows and scattered homes. It sits within easy reach of Dooradoyle, Patrickswell, Croom and Adare, making it popular with residents who want countryside living while remaining within commuting distance of Limerick. Local life is centred on the parish community, Crecora National School and the nearby church, with larger day-to-day shopping available in Raheen, Dooradoyle and Limerick city. Road travel is the main transport option: the N20 and N21 provide access towards Limerick, Cork and Kerry, while the M7 and M20 connections broaden commuting and regional travel choices. Public transport is more limited than in the city, so a car is generally important for work, school runs and appointments. Nearby pubs and restaurants in Croom, Adare, Patrickswell and Limerick provide most evening and dining options, while local sports and community activities are an important part of village life. Residents also have access to larger parks, gyms, healthcare services and retail centres around Dooradoyle and Raheen, including Crescent Shopping Centre and University Hospital Limerick within a practical drive.
Property Market in Crecora
Based on 4 properties for sale in Crecora
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Crecora
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Crecora and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Nearby primary school serving Croom and hinterland families across south County Limerick.
Local secondary school providing post-primary education in the nearby town of Croom.
Well-established co-educational secondary school in Dooradoyle, accessible from Crecora.
Major university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Strategic route connecting the Limerick area with Croom, Mallow and Cork.
Main westbound route from Limerick towards Adare, Newcastle West and Kerry.
Improving motorway connection supporting journeys between Limerick and Cork.
City-centre station providing rail services towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry.
Regional and city bus services are generally accessed from nearby towns or Limerick.
Amenities
Local parish church and focal point for community and religious life.
Large Dooradoyle retail centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés and everyday services.
Major regional hospital in Dooradoyle, providing emergency and specialist healthcare services.
Large public park with walking areas, sports facilities and family recreation space.
Historic nearby village offering cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops and visitor attractions.
Nearby town providing local shops, services, cafés and traditional pubs.
Major employment area south-west of Limerick with offices, services and technology companies.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local GAA club offering Gaelic games and community activities for several age groups.
Parish-based network supporting local events, activities and community connections.
Nearby GAA club with Gaelic football, hurling and underage participation.
World-renowned nearby resort and golf destination providing hospitality and employment.
Convenient cluster of national retailers, independent services, cafés and food outlets.
Nearby Areas
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