Monagea Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About Monagea
Monagea is a small rural parish in west County Limerick, in the V42 area, situated between Newcastle West and Templeglantine with Ballagh, Castlemahon, Strand and Carrigkerry nearby. It has a quiet, strongly community-oriented character, with scattered homes, farmland and local roads rather than a conventional village-centre layout. Day-to-day life is closely connected to Newcastle West, which provides the area’s main range of supermarkets, shops, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and secondary education. Monagea National School serves local primary-school families, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Newcastle West and surrounding towns. There is no rail station in Monagea, so commuting is primarily by car; the N21, running through the wider Newcastle West and Templeglantine area, is the principal regional route towards Limerick city and Kerry. Local social life centres on the parish community, GAA activity and nearby pubs, with further dining and shopping available in Newcastle West. The surrounding countryside offers quiet walking and sporting opportunities, while landmarks and amenities in Newcastle West, including its town park and Desmond Castle, are within a practical drive.
Property Market in Monagea
Based on 2 properties for sale in Monagea
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Monagea
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Monagea and surrounding west Limerick communities.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education in nearby Newcastle West.
Established secondary school offering post-primary education and extracurricular activities locally.
Co-educational post-primary school serving communities across west Limerick.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional road linking Newcastle West and Templeglantine with Limerick and Kerry.
Local and interurban buses connect Newcastle West with Limerick, Kerry and surrounding towns.
Nearest practical bus hub for residents travelling towards Limerick and other regional destinations.
Nearest major rail connection, reached by road for services towards Limerick, Cork and Dublin.
Amenities
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, services and everyday household shopping.
Historic Newcastle West landmark beside landscaped grounds, paths and central town amenities.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Venue for local groups, classes, meetings and community-based activities.
Popular local restaurant offering modern dining in Newcastle West town centre.
Hotel, bar and dining venue serving Newcastle West and the surrounding area.
Convenient retail area with larger-format shops and services on the town approach.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to parish sport, volunteering and community life.
Parish facility supporting local events, meetings, activities and social gatherings.
Major nearby Gaelic games club with teams and facilities for the wider area.
Regional athletics club offering training and competition for children and adults.
Nearby 18-hole golf club set in the west Limerick countryside.
Nearby Areas
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