South Circular Road Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About South Circular Road
South Circular Road is an established inner-southern Limerick neighbourhood, linking the city centre with Ballinacurra, Mungret and the North Circular Road area across the wider city. It has a largely residential character, with traditional housing, apartments and student-oriented accommodation alongside everyday services and businesses. Residents are close to Limerick city centre for shopping, nightlife, restaurants and employment, while the road itself provides convenient access towards the southern suburbs and the N69 corridor. Education is a strong local feature, with several respected schools and University of Limerick facilities reachable by bus or car, depending on the specific address. The nearby city-centre streets provide the broadest choice of cafés, pubs and restaurants, while local venues around the South Circular Road and Dooradoyle approaches add more informal options. Green space and leisure facilities include the People’s Park, the Limerick Milk Market and riverside walks within a short journey, with sports clubs and community facilities serving residents across the south side. Public transport is primarily bus-based, and the area is also practical for cyclists and pedestrians travelling into central Limerick.
Property Market in South Circular Road
Based on 8 properties for sale in South Circular Road
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in South Circular Road
Schools
Well-known boys’ secondary school on the North Circular Road, accessible from the south side.
Girls’ secondary school near the city centre, serving pupils from across Limerick.
Visit website ↗Historic co-educational school close to the city centre and People’s Park.
TUS creative campus on Clare Street, convenient for city-centre residents.
Major university campus east of the city, connected by road and bus routes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local mapped transport point serving the South Circular Road area.
Main city transport hub offering trains and regional and intercity bus services.
Frequent routes connect the area with central Limerick and surrounding suburbs.
Strategic route towards Mungret, the Dock Road and south-western Limerick.
Useful radial roads linking southern neighbourhoods with the city and University of Limerick.
Amenities
Central Victorian park with lawns, mature planting, paths and family-friendly open space.
Popular covered market offering local produce, food stalls and weekend trading.
Central public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Convenient neighbourhood centre with everyday retail, services and food outlets.
Popular sporting and entertainment venue on the south-eastern side of the city.
Established hotel venue on the Ennis Road, with dining and event facilities nearby.
Wide choice of cafés, bars and restaurants around O’Connell Street and adjacent lanes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established tennis club providing courts and organised social and competitive play.
Major GAA stadium on the west side, hosting county and club fixtures.
Prominent local rugby organisation with senior, youth and community involvement.
Stationery and office-services business identified locally on the transport map.
Local authority services and civic amenities are concentrated around central Limerick.
Properties For Sale near South Circular Road
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