About Hospital
Hospital is a small market town in east County Limerick, positioned on the R513 between Limerick city and Tipperary, with Emly, Knocklong, Knockainey, Herbertstown, Kilteely and Elton among its surrounding localities. It has a largely residential and rural character, combining a compact town centre with farms and open countryside nearby. Day-to-day life is convenient for a village-sized community, with local shops, services, pubs and cafés, while larger retail, employment and cultural facilities are available in Limerick city, around 20 kilometres away. Families are served by local primary education and Hospital’s secondary school, with further schools and third-level options accessible in Limerick and Tipperary. Road transport is central to commuting, with regular bus services linking the town towards Limerick and Tipperary and the M7 reachable via the N24 corridor. The town has a strong sporting and community tradition, including GAA activity, and the surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. Hospital is also home to University Hospital Limerick, an important regional healthcare facility, while local pubs and restaurants provide the main evening and social options.
Property Market in Hospital
Based on 6 properties for sale in Hospital
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Hospital
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Hospital and surrounding east Limerick communities.
Co-educational secondary school offering education for pupils from Hospital and nearby parishes.
Nearby primary school serving families in Knockainey and the surrounding rural area.
Secondary school in Kilmallock, providing a further local education option.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route through Hospital linking Limerick city with Tipperary and surrounding villages.
Important east-west corridor accessible nearby towards Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
Regional buses connect Hospital with Limerick, Tipperary and intermediate communities.
Mainline station providing rail connections towards Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Waterford.
Major employment, shopping and transport hub approximately 20 kilometres from Hospital.
Amenities
Large regional hospital located in Hospital, providing acute and specialist healthcare services.
Compact centre with convenience retail, pharmacies, local services and everyday shopping.
Town-centre venues provide informal dining, refreshments and community socialising.
Local Gaelic games facilities supporting club training, matches and community activity.
Local public library provision offers books, digital access and community services.
Countryside routes around east Limerick provide opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club serving Hospital, Herbertstown and surrounding parish communities.
Local organisations support recreational sport and social activity across the surrounding area.
Major local employer attracting healthcare, administrative and support workers.
Independent shops, public houses and services form the town’s everyday commercial base.
Properties For Sale near Hospital
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