Tournafulla Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
Tournafulla is a rural village in west County Limerick, close to the borders with Counties Cork and Kerry. It lies in the scenic Mullaghareirk Mountains, with Broadford, Mountcollins, Templeglantine, Kileedy and Strand among the nearby localities. The V42 area is known for open countryside, traditional community life and access to larger service centres by road.
Area character
Rural, scenic and community-oriented, with a dispersed settlement pattern, farmland and upland landscapes. Tournafulla suits those seeking a quieter setting, while towns such as Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale provide a broader range of shops and services within driving distance.
Schools
- Tournafulla National Schoolprimary
- Broadford National Schoolprimary
- Templeglantine National Schoolprimary
- St Joseph’s Foundation School, Charlevillespecialist education
- St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School, Newcastle Westsecondary
Transport
- Local road network serving Tournafulla, Broadford and Templeglantineroad
- R515 regional road towards Newcastle West and Abbeyfealeroad
- N21 at Abbeyfealeroad
- Bus services in Abbeyfeale and Newcastle Westbus
- Limerick Junction railway station, accessed by roadrail
Amenities
- Tournafulla village community facilities and local servicescommunity
- Local GAA and sports facilitiesleisure
- Church and parish facilitiescommunity
- Shops, cafés and services in Abbeyfealeshopping
- Retail, healthcare and civic services in Newcastle Westshopping
- Mullaghareirk Mountains and surrounding countrysideoutdoors