Ballysheedy Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About Ballysheedy
Ballysheedy is a largely rural and semi-rural locality on the southern edge of Limerick city, in County Limerick, close to Dooradoyle, Raheen, Drombanna and Rosbrien. It combines established country housing and farmland with newer residential development, giving it a quieter, spacious feel while remaining within easy reach of the city’s southern suburbs. Families are well served by nearby schools in Dooradoyle, Raheen and Ballysheedy, including primary and secondary options, while University Hospital Limerick and the University of Limerick are also accessible by car. Most residents rely on private cars for commuting, with convenient access to the N69, N20 and M7/M20 motorway network; local bus services connect the wider area with Limerick city. Shopping and everyday services are concentrated in nearby Dooradoyle and Raheen, particularly around Crescent Shopping Centre, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies and other conveniences close by. The area has a selection of pubs and eateries in the surrounding suburbs, while Limerick city centre provides a much broader choice of dining, nightlife, culture and retail. Leisure options include local GAA and community facilities, open countryside and nearby parks, with the University of Limerick campus and the city’s sports amenities also within practical driving distance. Ballysheedy suits residents seeking a quieter setting without giving up access to employment, education and services in Limerick’s southern suburbs.
Property Market in Ballysheedy
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballysheedy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballysheedy
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballysheedy and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school in Dooradoyle, offering education from first year onwards.
Mixed secondary school in Mungret, serving Limerick’s southern suburbs.
Major university campus offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Routes in the southern suburbs connect nearby communities with Limerick city centre.
Important regional routes linking Ballysheedy with Limerick, Mungret and surrounding areas.
Convenient motorway access supports commuting towards Dublin, Cork, Tipperary and Kerry.
Mainline rail station providing services to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford and other destinations.
Quieter local roads and city connections provide options for active travel.
Amenities
Major nearby shopping centre with retailers, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Large regional hospital at nearby Dooradoyle, providing extensive medical and emergency services.
Established Dooradoyle venue known for casual dining, drinks and local gatherings.
Nearby school and community sporting facilities supporting outdoor recreation and events.
Popular riverside park with walking routes, play areas and open recreational space.
Important employment hub nearby, hosting offices, technology companies and industrial employers.
Local library providing books, study space, community services and family activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult teams across the community.
Prominent nearby club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community activities.
Convenient cluster of retailers, cafés, services and professional businesses nearby.
Major southern Limerick employment area with diverse local and international employers.
Nearby Areas
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