Monagea Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Monagea is a rural parish in west County Limerick, in the V42 area, situated close to Newcastle West and within reach of Templeglantine, Ballagh, Castlemahon, Strand and Carrigkerry. The area is best known for its farming landscape and parish community, while Newcastle West provides the nearest major centre for shopping, services and transport connections.
Area character
Rural, open and community-oriented, with dispersed homes and farmland rather than a compact village centre. It suits residents seeking a quieter countryside setting while remaining within driving distance of Newcastle West and the wider west Limerick area.
Schools
- Monagea National Schoolprimary
- Templeglantine National Schoolprimary
- Dromcolliher National Schoolprimary
- St Ita’s Community College, Newcastle Westsecondary
- Desmond College, Newcastle Westsecondary
Transport
- Local road network serving Monagea and surrounding townlandsroad
- R521 regional road via Newcastle West and Templeglantineroad
- Bus Éireann services in Newcastle Westbus
- Newcastle West bus connections towards Limerick city and west Kerrybus
- N21 national route access near Newcastle Westroad
Amenities
- Monagea parish church and community facilitiescommunity
- Newcastle West town centreshopping and services
- Newcastle West Sports Complexleisure
- Newcastle West Castle and Demesneheritage and park
- Local shops, cafés, pubs and healthcare services in Newcastle Westshopping and healthcare