About Clarina
Clarina is a small, largely rural locality west of Limerick city, close to the River Shannon and the neighbouring communities of Mungret, Coonagh, Kildimo, Cratloe and Patrickswell. It has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes and farmland rather than a traditional town centre, while remaining within convenient reach of Limerick’s employment, shopping and services. Everyday life generally involves travelling by car for larger grocery shops, schools and many leisure activities, although nearby villages and the city provide a broad choice of amenities. Road access is centred on the N69 and surrounding regional roads, with the M7, N18 and Limerick Tunnel helping commuters reach the city, Shannon and routes towards Kerry and Galway. Local hospitality is found mainly in surrounding villages and suburbs, while Limerick city offers the widest selection of cafés, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and cultural venues. Outdoor recreation is a strong feature, with the Shannon-side landscape, country roads and nearby parks providing opportunities for walking and cycling. Families can draw on nearby primary and secondary schools in the wider west Limerick area, while the University of Limerick and TUS Moylish are accessible by car. Clarina suits residents looking for a rural base with relatively quick access to urban amenities rather than those seeking a walkable village-centre lifestyle.
Property Market in Clarina
Based on 2 properties for sale in Clarina
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clarina
Schools
A named local educational heritage property associated with the wider Clarina area.
Mixed post-primary school serving families in Mungret and surrounding west Limerick communities.
Historic educational campus in Mungret, close to Clarina and Limerick’s western suburbs.
Large mixed secondary school at Dooradoyle, serving the wider Limerick catchment.
Major university campus with undergraduate, postgraduate, sporting and cultural facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking west Limerick, Clarina, Foynes and the Shannon Estuary.
Key crossing providing faster access between south and west Limerick.
Main motorway connection towards Limerick, Nenagh, Dublin and the national network.
Strategic route connecting Limerick with Shannon Airport, Ennis and Galway.
City-centre railway station offering services towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry.
Regional buses in surrounding communities connect towards Limerick and west County Limerick.
Amenities
Large public park near Mungret with walking routes, play areas and open green space.
Major Dooradoyle shopping centre with supermarkets, retail units, cafés and essential services.
Regional acute hospital at Dooradoyle, serving Limerick and surrounding counties.
Extensive northside retail and dining complex, accessible via Limerick’s road network.
Notable medieval Limerick landmark and visitor attraction beside the River Shannon.
Central Limerick Victorian park with landscaped gardens, paths and recreational space.
Popular city market offering local produce, food stalls and weekend trading.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club serving Mungret and neighbouring west Limerick communities.
Community sports venue providing pitches and recreational facilities near Mungret.
Established golf club at Ballyclough, convenient to Clarina and south-west Limerick.
Longstanding rugby club based at Ros Mor, with teams across age groups.
Retail centre north-west of the city with shops, services and food outlets.
Nearby Areas
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