Rosbrien Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Rosbrien is a predominantly residential area on the southern side of Limerick city, within easy reach of the city centre and adjoining Dooradoyle, Janesboro, Rathbane, Ballysimon and Ballysheedy. It is positioned close to the N24 and the M7/M20 approaches, making it practical for commuting across Limerick and towards Tipperary and Cork. The area benefits from access to the wider south-city retail, healthcare and education catchment.
Area character
Established suburban and mainly residential, with a mix of family housing, local services and open areas. Rosbrien has a convenient south-city location rather than a distinct village centre, with many day-to-day facilities found in nearby Dooradoyle, Raheen, Janesboro and Ballysimon.
Schools
- Our Lady Queen of Peace National School, Janesboroprimary
- Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoylesecondary
- The Model School, Limerick city centresecondary
- University of Limerickthird-level
- Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Streetfurther education
Transport
- N24 national roadroad
- M7 and M20 motorway approachesroad
- Bus Éireann city and suburban services via the south sidebus
- Limerick Colbert railway stationrail
- Limerick city cycle and pedestrian routeswalking/cycling
Amenities
- Crescent Shopping Centre, Dooradoyleshopping
- University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoylehealthcare
- People’s Park and Limerick city-centre amenitiespark/leisure
- Local shops and services in Janesboro and Dooradoyleshopping/services
- Limerick city-centre restaurants, cafés and cultural venuesdining/culture