Mountcollins Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Mountcollins is a small rural village in west County Limerick, close to the borders with Counties Kerry and Cork. It lies within the wider parish area served by nearby Abbeyfeale, Brosna, Rockchapel, Templeglantine and Tournafulla, with services and larger shopping options concentrated in Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed countryside housing, farmland and upland scenery nearby. The area suits residents seeking a village setting and access to outdoor recreation, while a car is generally important for commuting, school runs and regular shopping.
Schools
- Mountcollins National Schoolprimary
- Brosna National Schoolprimary
- Templeglantine National Schoolprimary
- St Mary’s Boys’ National School, Abbeyfealeprimary
- St Joseph’s Secondary School, Abbeyfealesecondary
Transport
- Local road network through Mountcollins and neighbouring townlandsroad
- R518 regional road via Abbeyfeale and Newcastle Westroad
- N21 at Abbeyfealeroad
- Bus services in Abbeyfeale, including connections towards Limerick and Traleebus
- Abbeyfeale bus and town-centre servicesbus
Amenities
- Mountcollins village community facilities and local servicescommunity
- Local church and parish facilitiescommunity
- Abbeyfeale town centre shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Abbeyfeale Community Centre and local sports facilitiesleisure
- Abbeyfeale medical, pharmacy and other everyday serviceshealthcare
- Clare Glens and nearby countryside walking areasoutdoor recreation