About Castletroy
Castletroy is a well-established, largely residential suburb on Limerick’s eastern side, centred around the University of Limerick campus and the commercial areas at Plassey and Castletroy. It has a suburban, family-friendly character, with a mix of established housing estates, newer developments, student accommodation and open green spaces. The University of Limerick brings a lively daytime population, extensive sports facilities and cultural activity, while nearby Annacotty and Monaleen add further everyday services. Families are served by several primary and secondary schools in and around Castletroy, with the university providing third-level education and major sporting facilities. Local shopping is focused on Castletroy Shopping Centre, SuperValu and the wider Plassey Park Industrial/Commercial Area, while restaurants, cafés and pubs are found around the centre, campus and nearby Annacotty. Odeon provides a local cinema option, and the area has convenient access to the M7, N24 and Limerick city by bus and car. Residents also benefit from nearby parks, riverside walks and the University of Limerick Arena, with the campus and local clubs providing particularly strong opportunities for sport and community activities.
Property Market in Castletroy
Based on 33 properties for sale in Castletroy
Property types
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What’s in Castletroy
Schools
Major university campus with extensive academic, cultural and sporting facilities.
Large co-educational secondary school serving Castletroy and surrounding eastern suburbs.
Co-educational post-primary school serving families across the local area.
Primary school serving families in Monaleen and neighbouring Castletroy communities.
Irish-medium primary school located on Limerick’s eastern suburban side.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular routes connect Castletroy, the university, city centre and eastern suburbs.
Direct motorway access towards Dublin, Nenagh and Limerick’s wider road network.
Important eastern approach linking Limerick with Tipperary and surrounding towns.
Campus transport connections serve students, staff and surrounding residential areas.
Main city railway station offering national services and onward connections.
Amenities
Convenient local centre with retail, services and food options for residents.
Local supermarket providing groceries, household essentials and everyday convenience shopping.
Visit website ↗Multiplex cinema offering mainstream films and entertainment close to the shopping centre.
Visit website ↗Major sports and fitness complex with facilities, classes and aquatic amenities.
Creative and performance space associated with University of Limerick activity.
Visit website ↗Established commercial area containing workplaces, trade services and local businesses.
Recognisable parking facility serving nearby campus and commercial destinations.
Local green space supporting informal recreation, walking and family outdoor activities.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Extensive university sports programme and facilities open to students and community users.
Established golf club providing a course and clubhouse near the suburb.
Active local Gaelic games club serving Castletroy, Monaleen and nearby communities.
Well-known local hotel with accommodation, dining and conference facilities.
Cluster of offices, retailers, services and commercial employers beside Castletroy.
Properties For Sale near Castletroy
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