South Circular Road Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About South Circular Road
South Circular Road is a well-established inner-southern Limerick neighbourhood, extending between the city centre and the more suburban areas around Ballinacurra and Mungret. It has a settled, mainly residential character, with mature streets, period homes and convenient access to the centre, while the University of Limerick campus and southern suburbs are readily reached by road. Residents are close to respected schools including Crescent College Comprehensive and Laurel Hill Coláiste, as well as primary-school provision in the surrounding city neighbourhoods. City-centre bus services run nearby, and the area benefits from quick access to the R526 and N69, although commuting at peak times can be busy. Shopping is a practical mix of local convenience stores, supermarkets and the nearby city-centre retail area, with cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs available along the road and in adjacent streets. The People’s Park, The Milk Market and Limerick City Library are within easy reach for leisure, culture and everyday amenities. South Circular Road is also close to notable landmarks such as St Joseph’s Church and the Crescent Shopping Centre, giving it a particularly convenient location for city living.
Property Market in South Circular Road
Based on 9 properties for sale in South Circular Road
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in South Circular Road
Schools
Long-established co-educational secondary school on Dooradoyle Road, close to South Circular Road.
Well-known girls’ secondary school on Laurel Hill Avenue, serving Limerick city and surrounding areas.
Visit website ↗City primary school near the South Circular Road and Redemptorist parish community.
Historic primary school on O’Connell Avenue, convenient for central and southern neighbourhoods.
Major university campus east of the city, accessible by bus and the regional road network.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Map-listed local transport reference point associated with stationery and business services nearby.
Main city railway and bus station, providing national services from Parnell Street.
Frequent services connect nearby southern neighbourhoods with Limerick city centre.
Important southern approach linking South Circular Road with Ballinacurra and Dooradoyle.
Strategic route towards Limerick’s western suburbs, Shannon and the wider road network.
Amenities
Large suburban shopping centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés, services and ample parking.
Landscaped Victorian park beside the city centre, popular for walks and relaxation.
Popular covered market offering local produce, food stalls, crafts and weekend events.
Central public library providing books, study facilities, digital services and community programmes.
Prominent nineteenth-century church and recognisable landmark near O’Connell Avenue.
Established racquets club offering tennis facilities and social activities near the city.
A varied city-centre and southern-suburbs choice is available within a short journey.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Longstanding local club offering tennis, social membership and community sporting activities.
Concentration of national retailers, independent services, cafés and everyday shopping facilities.
Active parish community centred on the Redemptorist church and local neighbourhood.
Map-listed stationery and Ricoh-related local business serving nearby residents and offices.
Nearby independent restaurants, traditional pubs and cafés provide evening and daytime options.
Properties For Sale near South Circular Road
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.