About Murroe
Murroe is a village in east County Limerick, set in the foothills of the Silvermines and close to the Clare border, with the larger centres of Limerick city, Newport and Nenagh within practical driving distance. It has a predominantly residential and rural character, combining established village housing with surrounding farmland and attractive countryside. Daily life is community-focused, with local shops, school facilities, pubs and services centred around the village, while larger supermarkets, retail parks and specialist services are available in Limerick city and nearby towns. Murroe National School provides primary education locally, and post-primary options include Newport College and schools in Limerick city, depending on family preference and transport. The village is served mainly by road, with regular car commuting towards Limerick via the R506 and access to the M7 around Newport or Birdhill; bus services provide connections but are more limited than in the city. Local social life centres on village pubs, cafés, sporting organisations and community events, while the surrounding area offers walking, cycling and countryside recreation. Notable nearby attractions include Lough Derg and the Clare Glens, and the village’s proximity to UL, hospitals and Limerick’s employment base makes it popular with commuters seeking a quieter setting.
Property Market in Murroe
Based on 10 properties for sale in Murroe
Property types
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What’s in Murroe
Schools
Local primary school serving Murroe and surrounding rural communities.
Post-primary school in nearby Newport, offering education for surrounding east Limerick communities.
Limerick city provides a broad choice of secondary and further education options.
Major university campus near Castletroy, with academic, sporting and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection from Murroe towards Limerick city and Newport.
Fast regional access towards Limerick, Nenagh, Dublin and other centres.
Bus connections link Murroe with nearby towns and Limerick, though frequencies vary.
Mainline rail station offering services to Dublin, Cork, Galway and other destinations.
International airport accessible by road for domestic and European travel.
Amenities
Convenient everyday shopping and local services are available around the village centre.
Traditional village pubs provide informal food, drinks and community socialising.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local grounds and facilities support Gaelic games and community sporting activity.
Broader supermarkets, shops, hospitals and professional services are nearby in Limerick.
Scenic wooded gorge and waterfall area offering popular walks near Newport.
Nearby lake setting suited to boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving Murroe, Boher and surrounding areas.
Local organisation supporting village initiatives, facilities and community activities.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities.
Independent local businesses underpin village hospitality and social life.
Local groups make use of surrounding hills, lanes, woods and countryside trails.
Properties For Sale near Murroe
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