Farranshone Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About Farranshone
Farranshone is a well-established residential area on Limerick city’s north side, situated between the Ennis Road, Thomondgate and the city centre. It has a practical, settled character, with traditional housing, apartment developments and convenient access to the River Shannon and the city’s northside communities. Residents are close to local schools and are within easy reach of the larger retail, cultural and employment facilities in central Limerick. Bus services operate along the Ennis Road and nearby routes, while the N18 and N69 provide useful connections for commuting by car; Limerick Colbert railway station is also accessible from the area. Everyday shopping is available locally and along the Ennis Road, with further choice in the city centre and at nearby supermarkets. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are concentrated around the Ennis Road, Thomondgate and central city, while the Milk Market and Limerick’s city-centre food scene are a short trip away. Parks, riverside walks and sports facilities add to the area’s appeal, and Thomond Park, the Gaelic Grounds and the University of Limerick are accessible by road or public transport.
Property Market in Farranshone
Based on 15 properties for sale in Farranshone
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Farranshone
Schools
Established primary school serving families on Limerick’s north side.
All-girls secondary school located within convenient reach of Farranshone.
Boys’ secondary school on the northside, near the city centre.
Co-educational post-primary school serving communities across Limerick city.
Teacher-training and humanities college beside the River Shannon.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent city services connect Farranshone with central Limerick and surrounding suburbs.
Main railway station providing Dublin, Cork, Galway and regional rail connections.
Key route towards Shannon, Galway and the national motorway network.
Important western and north-western approach route through Limerick.
Central shopping, employment and cultural facilities are reachable by foot or bicycle.
Amenities
Munster Rugby’s famous home ground, hosting matches, tours and events.
Popular covered market with local produce, food stalls and weekend trading.
Central library providing books, study space, digital services and community programmes.
Major GAA venue on the Ennis Road, hosting county fixtures and events.
Landscaped city-centre park with mature trees, paths and family-friendly open space.
Well-known riverside pub and restaurant serving food, drinks and live entertainment.
Convenient local shop for groceries, newspapers and everyday household essentials.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Professional rugby organisation based at nearby Thomond Park.
Home venue for Limerick GAA teams and a focal point for hurling.
Long-established city tennis club offering courts, coaching and competitive play.
Established Ennis Road venue serving food and drinks in a local setting.
Historic medieval castle across the river, overlooking Limerick’s old town.
Properties For Sale near Farranshone
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