Glin Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Glin is a small village on the Shannon Estuary in west County Limerick, within the V94 routing area. It is situated on the N69 coastal route between Foynes and Tarbert, with connections across the estuary available from nearby ferry ports. The village is known for its historic streetscape and its association with Glin Castle and the Fitzgerald family.
Area character
Quiet, rural and coastal, with a close-knit village atmosphere. Glin serves as a local service centre for surrounding farming communities and is well placed for access to the Shannon Estuary, west Limerick and north Kerry.
Schools
- Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, Glinprimary
- St Joseph’s Community College, Tarbertsecondary
- St John Bosco Community College, Kildysartsecondary
- Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Atheaprimary
Transport
- N69 national roadroad
- Bus Éireann services along the N69 corridorbus
- Tarbert–Killimer ferryferry
- Foynes railway station arearail
- Shannon Airport, approximately 60 km awayairport
Amenities
- Glin village shops, pubs and cafésshopping and dining
- Glin Community Centre and local sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Glin Castle and riverside surroundingsheritage and recreation
- Shannon Estuary coastline and nearby walking routesoutdoor recreation
- Local GP, pharmacy and other everyday services in the wider west Limerick areahealthcare and services