Cappamore

Cappamore is a small town in the north east of Co Limerick. It is situated on the R505 regional road on the banks of the Mulcair River. The village is overlooked by the Slieve Felim Mountains and is approximately 20 minutes driving time from Limerick City. It has a rich agricultural hinterland in which the dairy industry is prominent. The town has several pubs, grocery shops, a hardware store, GP surgery, pharmacy, bookmaker shop and veterinary clinic. Other services include a library and arts studios complex, a church, community centre and day care centre. The village also has a fire brigade serving the surrounding area. The town hosts an annual Agricultural Show that attracts a large number of visitors in August each year. There are three primary schools in Cappamore with the nearest second level school in Doon. Cappamore is served by two Bus Éireann routes: the 332 to Limerick City via Newport which operates Monday to Saturday, and the 341 to Shannon via Murroe, Newport and Limerick City which operates Monday to Friday. Limerick Junction train station is located 20km from Cappamore and has Iarnród Éireann services to Dublin, Cork, Kerry and Waterford. Limerick train station is 23km away with services to Dublin and Galway. The nearest airport is Shannon, located 50km away with services to the UK, Europe and North America. There is also a GAA club, athletics club and soccer club in the town.