About Croom
Croom is a small, historic village in south County Limerick, set on the River Maigue between Limerick city and Adare. It has a predominantly residential and rural character, with a compact centre, surrounding farmland and a strong local-community feel. Families are served by Croom National School in the village, while secondary-school options are available in nearby towns and Limerick city. The N20 provides a direct road connection towards Limerick and Cork, and regular Bus Éireann services link Croom with Limerick and surrounding settlements; commuting is generally car-oriented. Local day-to-day shopping is centred on village convenience stores and services, with larger retail trips commonly made to Limerick, Raheen or nearby Adare. Croom has traditional pubs and casual food options, while the wider area offers a broader choice of restaurants and cafés in Adare and Limerick. Riverside walks, the Croom Community Centre and local sports facilities support leisure and community life, and Croom Castle is a notable landmark overlooking the Maigue. The village is also close to Croom Orthopaedic Hospital and within practical reach of the University Hospital Limerick campus and Limerick’s wider employment, cultural and retail amenities.
Property Market in Croom
Based on 7 properties for sale in Croom
Property types
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What’s in Croom
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Croom and surrounding south Limerick communities.
Large co-educational secondary school at Dooradoyle, within commuting distance of Croom.
Co-educational secondary school in Corbally, Limerick, serving a broad city catchment.
Major university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research facilities east of Limerick city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north–south road linking Croom with Limerick, Charleville and Cork.
Regional bus connections provide access towards Limerick, Adare and surrounding towns.
Mainline rail station offering train services to Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry.
Accessible via Limerick, providing longer-distance connections across the country.
Amenities
Ruined fifteenth-century castle beside the River Maigue and one of Croom’s best-known landmarks.
Local venue hosting community activities, meetings, classes and social events.
Specialist orthopaedic hospital and important local healthcare employer near the village.
Local public facility supporting library services, information access and community use.
Convenience retail, post-office-style services and everyday provisions within the village centre.
Pleasant riverside surroundings provide informal walking and views along the Maigue.
Nearby Adare adds convenience shopping, cafés, restaurants, pubs and visitor amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams across the community.
Community football club providing soccer activities for children and adults.
Local organisation involved in village initiatives, events and community improvement projects.
Local workspace and enterprise facility supporting small businesses and community enterprise.
Traditional local bars provide informal meeting places and community social life.
Properties For Sale near Croom
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