Coonagh Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About Coonagh
Coonagh is a primarily suburban and employment-oriented area on Limerick city’s north-western edge, close to the River Shannon and the neighbouring communities of Clondrinagh, Clonmacken, Clarina and Mungret. It is best known for Coonagh Cross, the retail park and commercial area, alongside established housing and convenient access to the city. The area suits residents who want relatively easy road connections while remaining within reach of Limerick’s schools, employment centres and city amenities. Nearby education is concentrated in Clondrinagh, Caherdavin, Mungret and the wider Limerick urban area, with primary and secondary options accessible by car, bus or bicycle depending on the location. Local shopping is particularly convenient at Coonagh Cross Retail Park, with larger supermarkets, home and lifestyle retailers, cafés and everyday services nearby. For evenings out, residents generally use pubs and restaurants in Caherdavin, Clondrinagh, Limerick city centre and neighbouring villages, while the Coonagh area itself is more commercial than nightlife-focused. Leisure options include riverside walks, local GAA and soccer facilities, gyms and the wider network of parks and amenities around Limerick. The N18 and nearby Shannon Bridge provide strong regional connections, although commuting traffic can be busy at peak times.
Property Market in Coonagh
Based on 1 property for sale in Coonagh
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Coonagh
Schools
Large co-educational secondary school serving north-west Limerick and surrounding communities.
Primary school in Mungret, serving families south-west of Coonagh.
Special school in Caherdavin providing education for pupils with additional needs.
Secondary school in Corbally, accessible from Coonagh across the Shannon.
Major university campus with extensive academic, sporting and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main route linking Limerick with Shannon, Ennis, Galway and the wider motorway network.
Local and city-bound buses serve the retail park and surrounding north-western suburbs.
Important crossing connecting Coonagh and Clondrinagh with Limerick city and southern suburbs.
City-centre rail station providing services towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry.
Regular routes connect nearby suburbs with the city centre and regional bus services.
Amenities
Major local retail destination with shops, services, cafés and everyday conveniences.
Large retail park offering furniture, homewares, electrical goods and other bulky-item retailers.
Open riverside green space suitable for walking, wildlife viewing and informal recreation.
Nearby Caherdavin centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and a range of local services.
Public library providing books, study facilities, community services and local activities.
Local commercial leisure provision supporting gym workouts and general fitness activities.
Major regional hospital at Dooradoyle, serving Limerick and surrounding counties.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities in the area.
Cluster of national retailers, independent services, cafés and trade-oriented businesses.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving the Clarina and south-west Limerick community.
Established neighbouring club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community activities.
Local groups provide activities, support services and events for north-west Limerick residents.
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.