About Croom
Croom is a small, historic town in east County Limerick, set on the River Maigue between Limerick city and Newcastle West, with Adare and the surrounding villages nearby. It has a settled, community-minded character, combining traditional town-centre streets with newer housing and a largely rural hinterland. Families are served by Croom National School and Croom’s secondary-school provision, while further choices are available in nearby Limerick city and Bruff. The town is well placed for commuting by road, with the N20 providing access towards Limerick and Cork and the N21 linking towards Adare and Kerry; bus services connect Croom with Limerick and other towns, though a car is useful for many daily journeys. Local shopping covers everyday needs, with supermarkets, small retailers, cafés, takeaways and services in and around the town centre. Residents have traditional pubs and local dining options nearby, while Adare and Limerick city offer a broader restaurant and evening selection. Leisure facilities include Croom’s community and sporting amenities, riverside walks and nearby countryside, with local GAA and other clubs contributing strongly to village life. The town’s medieval heritage, including Croom Castle and the River Maigue setting, adds a distinctive sense of place, while Limerick city is within practical reach for larger employment, retail, healthcare and cultural facilities.
Property Market in Croom
Based on 6 properties for sale in Croom
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Croom
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Croom and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school in nearby Croom, serving the wider locality.
Visit website ↗Established secondary school option within commuting distance west of Limerick city.
Major university campus offering further education, research and sporting facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main national route linking Croom with Limerick city, Charleville and Cork.
National route nearby connecting Adare, Newcastle West, Tralee and wider Kerry.
Regional buses provide connections between Croom, Limerick and surrounding towns.
Mainline rail station offering services towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry connections.
Accessible urban employment and transport hub approximately thirty minutes away by car.
Amenities
Medieval riverside castle remains and one of the town’s best-known historic landmarks.
Scenic river setting supporting riverside views, walks and local outdoor recreation.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Local library service providing books, public computers and community programming.
Town-centre retailers provide groceries, household essentials and everyday personal services.
Local primary-care provision serving residents in Croom and neighbouring districts.
Community sporting grounds and facilities support football, GAA and other activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community activity across age groups.
Community association football club providing youth and adult participation opportunities.
Local organisation supporting community projects, events and improvements around the town.
Neighbourhood pubs provide informal meeting places, drinks, conversation and occasional live entertainment.
Independent retailers and service businesses meet everyday needs within the compact town centre.
Properties For Sale near Croom
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