Kileedy Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Kileedy is a rural parish in west County Limerick, within the V42 routing area and close to the county boundary with Cork and Kerry. The locality is centred on a small village community and is surrounded by farmland, low hills and scattered settlements including Broadford, Rockchapel, Tournafulla, Ballagh and Strand. Newcastle West is the principal larger service town in the wider area, while Abbeyfeale is also accessible for everyday services and connections.
Area character
Rural, community-oriented and peaceful, with dispersed homes, agricultural land and a strong local parish identity. It suits residents seeking countryside living and access to outdoor space, although a car is generally important for commuting, school runs and shopping.
Schools
- Kileedy National Schoolprimary
- Broadford National Schoolprimary
- Tournafulla National Schoolprimary
- St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School, Newcastle Westsecondary
- Coláiste Mhuire, Askeatonsecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services via Newcastle West and Abbeyfealebus
- N21 national route near Newcastle West and Abbeyfealeroad
- R519 regional road towards Newcastle West and Abbeyfealeroad
- N20 access towards Charleville and Corkroad
- Limerick Junction rail station, reached by roadrail
Amenities
- Kileedy village and parish facilitiescommunity
- Local GAA and sports facilitiesleisure
- Newcastle West town centreshopping and dining
- Newcastle West medical and healthcare serviceshealthcare
- Limerick Greenway access around Newcastle West and Abbeyfealeoutdoor recreation
- Abbeyfeale town services and retailshopping