Ballysimon Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About Ballysimon
Ballysimon is an eastern suburb of Limerick city, centred around the Ballysimon Road and the N24 corridor, with a mix of established housing, newer residential development and commercial activity. It sits close to Janesboro, Old Singland Road, Rosbrien, Kilbane and Drombanna, giving the area a convenient city-edge location while retaining a somewhat open suburban feel. Residents have straightforward access to Limerick city centre, University Hospital Limerick and the wider southeast side of the city, with bus services and nearby arterial roads supporting commuting by public transport and car. Local day-to-day shopping is concentrated around nearby retail areas, while larger shopping and employment destinations are readily reached along the N24 and into the city. The Park is a notable nearby amenity and provides a recognisable local destination for shopping, services and leisure. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are available in Ballysimon and neighbouring districts, with a broader choice in Limerick city centre. Families are served by nearby primary and secondary schools in the south and east of the city, while the University of Limerick and TUS are accessible by road and public transport. Sporting clubs, community facilities and green spaces in the surrounding neighbourhoods add to the area's practical, well-connected character.
Property Market in Ballysimon
Based on 6 properties for sale in Ballysimon
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What’s in Ballysimon
Schools
A nearby primary school serving families in the Janesboro and south-eastern Limerick area.
Well-established co-educational secondary school in Dooradoyle, accessible across the southern city suburbs.
Specialist education and support services serving children and young people across County Limerick.
Major university campus with extensive academic, sporting and cultural facilities east of the city.
Higher-education campus offering technology, business and other professional programmes in Limerick.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Primary southeast approach linking Ballysimon with Limerick city, Tipperary and the national road network.
Local and regional buses connect the eastern suburbs with Limerick city centre and surrounding areas.
Central city bus hub providing frequent regional and national services from nearby Ballysimon.
Main railway station offering intercity and regional trains, including Dublin, Cork and Galway connections.
Road connections north and east provide access towards Nenagh, Dublin and the wider motorway network.
Amenities
Recognisable nearby retail and leisure destination serving Ballysimon and surrounding eastern suburbs.
The region's principal acute hospital, located a short drive from Ballysimon in Dooradoyle.
Landscaped city-centre park with paths, lawns and mature planting for recreation.
Popular covered market offering local produce, food stalls and weekend shopping in central Limerick.
Independent city-centre bookshop and long-standing local business on O'Connell Street.
Multiplex cinema providing mainstream film screenings near Dooradoyle and the southern suburbs.
Local library services provide books, study space, digital access and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Commercial frontage includes retail, trade and service businesses serving the eastern suburbs.
Major GAA stadium and community sporting venue on the Ennis Road side of Limerick.
Established racquets club offering tennis facilities, coaching and organised membership activities.
Established golf club at Rathbane, close to Ballysimon and the city's southeastern suburbs.
Local football club serving players and families from Janesboro and neighbouring Limerick communities.
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