North Circular Road Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About North Circular Road
North Circular Road is a well-established residential area immediately north of Limerick city centre, extending towards the Ennis Road and Clonmacken sides of the city. It has a settled, urban character, with mature streets, substantial period homes and convenient access to the city’s northside amenities. Residents are close to respected schools including Crescent College Comprehensive and Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ, while primary options and childcare are available in the surrounding neighbourhoods. The city centre is walkable for many residents, and regular city bus services run along and around the North Circular Road, Ennis Road and nearby arterial routes; the M7 and N18 are readily reached by car for regional commuting. Everyday shopping is well served by nearby supermarkets and the Ennis Road commercial area, with cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs in the surrounding streets and city centre. Parks and recreation include nearby Shelbourne Park, the People’s Park and the riverside walks, while Thomond Park and Gaelic Grounds are important sporting landmarks within easy reach. The area also benefits from proximity to University Hospital Limerick, Limerick Institute of Technology’s Moylish campus and a broad range of city-centre cultural and leisure facilities.
Property Market in North Circular Road
Based on 7 properties for sale in North Circular Road
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What’s in North Circular Road
Schools
Long-established Catholic secondary school on South Circular Road, serving girls from across Limerick.
Jesuit comprehensive school in Dooradoyle, offering broad post-primary education and extracurricular activities.
Established secondary school on the Ennis Road, serving students from Limerick city and surrounding areas.
Local primary school near the city’s northside, serving families in surrounding residential districts.
University-level college on the South Circular Road, particularly recognised for teacher education and humanities.
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Main city transport hub providing Dublin, Cork, Galway and regional rail and coach connections.
Major northwestern approach with frequent buses, shops and onward access towards Shannon and Ennis.
Key regional route east towards Dublin and westward connections through Limerick’s road network.
Useful route towards Shannon, Galway and the west, accessed via Limerick’s northern approaches.
Amenities
Large city park with playing fields, walking space and extensive community sports facilities.
Central Victorian park beside Pery Square, popular for landscaped walks and public events.
Munster Rugby’s famous home ground, hosting matches, tours and rugby-related events.
Popular indoor market offering local produce, street food, crafts and weekend entertainment.
Northside retail centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés and convenient everyday services.
Central public library providing books, study facilities, digital services and community programming.
Major regional hospital and emergency healthcare provider at nearby Dooradoyle.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established rugby club serving Limerick-area players with strong community and youth involvement.
Major GAA stadium on the Ennis Road and home venue for Limerick county teams.
Student organisation supporting campus activities, societies and community engagement on the South Circular Road.
Historic medieval castle overlooking the River Shannon in the nearby city-centre quarter.
Popular riverside bar and restaurant known for food, drinks and outdoor seating.
Properties For Sale near North Circular Road
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