Croom Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Croom is a small town on the River Maigue in south County Limerick, approximately 20 km south of Limerick city and close to the N20 corridor towards Cork. It serves as a local service centre for surrounding villages and rural communities, including Athlacca, Croagh, Granagh and Meanus. The town is known for its historic setting, including Croom Castle and the river-side environment.
Area character
Small-town and mainly residential, with a rural hinterland and a strong local community feel. Croom offers village amenities and access to larger employment, shopping and education centres in Limerick city, while Adare and other nearby settlements provide additional services and leisure options.
Schools
- Croom National Schoolprimary
- Croom Post Primary Schoolsecondary
- Crecora National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Adareprimary
- St John the Baptist Secondary School, Hospitalsecondary
Transport
- Croom town bus servicesbus
- Bus Éireann services on the Limerick–Cork corridorbus
- N20 national roadroad
- R518 regional road towards Adare and Hospitalroad
- Limerick Junction rail stationrail
Amenities
- Croom town centre shops and servicesshopping
- Croom Community Centre and local sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Croom Castle and riverside walksheritage and recreation
- Local cafés, pubs and takeaway diningdining
- Croom Primary Healthcare Centre and nearby medical serviceshealthcare
- Croom Libraryeducation and community