Croagh Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Croagh is a village in west County Limerick, on the N21 corridor between Adare and Newcastle West, with the River Deel running nearby. It serves a rural hinterland and is within reach of larger service centres including Adare, Rathkeale and Newcastle West; Limerick city is accessible by road for broader employment, retail and cultural facilities.
Area character
Rural village with a close-knit, community-oriented feel; generally quiet and family-friendly, with farmland and countryside surrounding the settlement. Its location on the N21 provides a useful connection to west Limerick and Kerry, while local services are more limited than in the larger nearby towns.
Schools
- Croagh National Schoolprimary
- Rathkeale National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Adareprimary
- St John Bosco Community College, Rathkealesecondary
- Ardscoil Mhuire, Newcastle Westsecondary
Transport
- N21 national roadroad
- Local and regional bus services through Croagh and nearby townsbus
- Rathkeale bus connectionsbus
- Limerick–Foynes railway line, planned/redeveloping service via nearby stationsrail
- M20/N21 access towards Limerick city and Kerryroad
Amenities
- Croagh village shops and community facilitiesshopping/community
- Croagh GAA Club and local sporting facilitiessport
- River Deel and surrounding countrysideoutdoors
- Rathkeale town centre and local servicesshopping/services
- Adare village amenities, restaurants and heritage attractionsdining/leisure
- University Hospital Limerick and wider Limerick healthcare serviceshealthcare