Rathbane Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Rathbane is a mainly residential locality in south Limerick, within easy reach of Limerick city centre and adjoining Janesboro, Roxboro, Rosbrien and Raheen. The area is served by nearby retail, schools and community facilities, while its position south of the city provides convenient access to the N69, N20 and M7 road networks. Limerick city centre is roughly a short drive or bus journey away, depending on the exact part of Rathbane.
Area character
Established suburban and residential, with a practical, well-connected feel. Rathbane is close to larger employment, retail and healthcare hubs in Raheen and Dooradoyle, while parks, sports facilities and local services contribute to its family-oriented character.
Schools
- The Model School, Limerickprimary and secondary
- Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoylesecondary
- St Nessan’s National School, Mungretprimary
- Redemptorist Primary School, Roxboro Roadprimary
- Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish campusthird-level
Transport
- Limerick city bus services via Roxboro Road, Ballinacurra Road and Dooradoylebus
- Limerick Colbert railway stationrail
- N69, via the Dock Road and Limerick Tunnel approachesroad
- N20, via the Roxboro Road and Ballysimon Road corridorsroad
- M7 motorway, accessed via Limerick’s southern and eastern road networkroad
Amenities
- Rathbane and Janesboro local shops and servicesshopping
- Crescent Shopping Centre, Dooradoyleshopping and dining
- University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoylehealthcare
- People’s Park and Limerick city-centre cultural venuespark and leisure
- Limerick Golf Club and nearby sports facilitiessport and leisure