Murroe Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Murroe is a village in east County Limerick, in the foothills of the Silvermines and close to the boundary with County Tipperary. It lies north-east of Limerick city, with Cappamore, Castleconnell and Boher among the surrounding localities. The V94 area combines village services with easy access to larger centres including Limerick city and Newport.
Area character
A rural, community-oriented village with a settled residential feel. The surrounding countryside, nearby hills and access to the Mulkear Valley give the area a strong outdoor character, while its position on the regional road network suits residents commuting towards Limerick, Castleconnell and Tipperary.
Schools
- Murroe National Schoolprimary
- Glenstal Abbey Schoolsecondary, boys’ boarding and day
- Cappamore National Schoolprimary
- Castleconnell National Schoolprimary
- St Joseph’s Community College, Tullasecondary
Transport
- Regional roads through Murroe towards Limerick, Cappamore and Newportroad
- Bus services connecting the village and surrounding east Limerick communitiesbus
- Castleconnell railway stationrail
- M7 motorway access via Birdhill/Newport routesroad
- Limerick city bus and rail connectionsbus and rail
Amenities
- Murroe village shops, post office and local servicesshopping and services
- Murroe-Boher Community and Sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Local GAA and sporting facilitiessport
- Silvermines and Slieve Felim walking countrysideparks and outdoor recreation
- Nearby Castleconnell riverside and village amenitiesleisure and dining
- Local churches and community organisationscommunity