Strand Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Strand is a small rural locality in west County Limerick, within the V42 Eircode area and close to Templeglantine, Tournafulla, Ballagh, Monagea and Kileedy. It lies in the countryside between the larger village settlements of Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale, with local services generally concentrated in nearby villages rather than in Strand itself.
Area character
Rural, dispersed and community-oriented, with farmland, quiet local roads and easy access to the wider west Limerick area. The locality is suited to residents who value space and countryside living, while accepting that a car is normally needed for schools, shopping and daily services.
Schools
- Templeglantine National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Naomh Cillín, Tournafullaprimary
- Monagea National Schoolprimary
- St Ita’s Secondary School, Newcastle Westsecondary
- Coláiste Mhuire, Askeatonsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Strand with Templeglantine, Tournafulla, Monagea and Newcastle Westroad
- N21 national road, accessible via the west Limerick road networkroad
- Bus Éireann services in nearby Newcastle West and Abbeyfealebus
- Newcastle West bus connections towards Limerick city and Kerrybus
- Limerick Junction railway station, the nearest practical rail connectionrail
Amenities
- Templeglantine village shops and community facilitiesshopping and community
- Tournafulla local services and community facilitiescommunity
- Newcastle West town centreshopping and dining
- Abbeyfeale town centreshopping and services
- West Limerick sports clubs, GAA facilities and walking countrysideleisure
- Local GP, pharmacy and healthcare services in nearby towns and villageshealthcare