About Mungret
Mungret is a mainly residential and semi-rural locality on the southern side of Limerick city, close to the River Shannon and within easy reach of Dooradoyle, Raheen and the city centre. It has a quieter, family-oriented feel than the central neighbourhoods, with established housing, newer developments and open countryside around the village and Mungret College area. Local education includes Saint Gabriel’s School and Centre, while several primary and secondary schools are available in nearby Dooradoyle, Raheen and Limerick city. Residents generally rely on cars and buses for commuting, with straightforward access to the N69 and N18/M7 network; electric vehicle charging is also available locally. Shopping and everyday services are concentrated in nearby Dooradoyle and Raheen, including Crescent Shopping Centre, while Limerick city provides a broader choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and cultural venues. Mungret Park is a major local asset, offering playing fields, walking routes, children’s play areas and space beside the river, and the locality is close to the University of Limerick’s wider sporting and leisure facilities. The area also benefits from its proximity to historic Mungret Abbey and the parish church, with community and sporting life centred on local schools, clubs and neighbouring estates.
Property Market in Mungret
Based on 14 properties for sale in Mungret
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What’s in Mungret
Schools
Specialist school and centre serving children and young people with additional educational needs.
Local post-primary school serving Mungret and surrounding south-west Limerick communities.
Special school in Dooradoyle supporting pupils with complex learning and care needs.
Well-known co-educational secondary school beside Dooradoyle and Crescent Shopping Centre.
Irish-medium primary school serving families in the Limerick city area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and city-bound routes connect residents with Limerick centre and nearby suburbs.
Important western approach linking Mungret with Limerick, Foynes and Shannon Estuary communities.
Convenient road access towards Shannon, Galway, Cork, Dublin and wider Munster.
City-centre railway station offering intercity and regional services across Ireland.
Local charging provision supports electric-car users travelling around Mungret and south Limerick.
Amenities
Large riverside park with walking paths, playgrounds, sports pitches and family recreation space.
Major nearby retail centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Recognisable local parking facility serving visitors to nearby amenities and recreational areas.
Historic monastic site and distinctive local landmark beside the parish area.
Small-scale village services provide convenient refreshments and everyday essentials locally.
Neighbouring public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Major regional hospital in nearby Dooradoyle, providing extensive medical and emergency services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community activity for different age groups.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities in the area.
Historic former college grounds contributing strongly to Mungret’s identity and local character.
Concentration of established retailers, food outlets, professional services and household amenities nearby.
Active parish community associated with local worship, events and neighbourhood connections.
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