Bad areas to avoid?

masterboy123

Looking for rental apartment in Limerick City and wondering what areas should be avoided? I have heard stories only.
Thanks and a good weekend

Sheep Lover

Limerick

masterboy123

Or areas to be careful of.

Perpetual Student

Where are you working/studying or what is it you need to be near to? there's areas within areas I'd suggest avoiding, e.g. Some estates in Castletroy that are highly student dominated. Limerick has big suburbs so narrowing the suggestion areas would be good!

stefanovich

Sheep Lover wrote: »

Limerick

Nonsense. Don't listen to the stories. Most of Limerick is perfectly safe.

bazz26

stefanovich wrote: »

Nonsense. Don't listen to the stories. Most of Limerick is perfectly safe.

I wouldn't waste my time answering childish comments like that. Probably wondered in here by accident looking for the After Hours forum.

You'd be better off posting the places you're interested in. Much easier for us to tell you about the areas there in

masterboy123

I will be working in the Limerick Hospital. So I would prefer area near to the hospital and not too far from city center.

I have never been to Limerick before. Is the hospital far away from city center?

Thanks everyone

masterboy123

masterboy123 wrote: »

I will be working in the Limerick Hospital. So I would prefer area near to the hospital and not too far from city center.

I have never been to Limerick before. Is the hospital far away from city center?

Thanks everyone

Its a bit of a walk but manageable. If I were you I'd be looking at raheen/dooradoyle. Very built up busy area outside the city but only a short bus journey or taxi drive away. No rough parts in the area really. Plenty of shops, pubs, restaurants and a big shopping centre with a cinema in the area. Lived there myself last year.

Skuxx

masterboy123 wrote: »

I will be working in the Limerick Hospital. So I would prefer area near to the hospital and not too far from city center.

I have never been to Limerick before. Is the hospital far away from city center?

Thanks everyone

Anywhere around Raheen/ Dooradoyle area would be fine for you and within walking distance to the hospital! I don't know of any areas/ estates around there that should be avoided, everywhere would be pretty ok!

As for getting into town, the hospital is less than 10 minutes drive on a good day, straight road all the way in, fairly simple! I'm not sure how frequent busses are but I assume there are some if you don't drive!

Fireball07

If you're working in the hospital (presumably the regional, not the maternity hospital), then you're definitely better off living in Raheen or Dooradoyle, as already mentioned. Pretty decent area, I'd say it's fairly easy to find a place and rent will probably be less expensive. And then you'd be within walking distance most likely.

testicle

masterboy123 wrote: »

I will be working in the Limerick Hospital. So I would prefer area near to the hospital and not too far from city center.

I have never been to Limerick before. Is the hospital far away from city center?

Thanks everyone

There are four hospitals in the city. Which one have you in mind?

University Hospital, Limerick
University Maternity Hospital, Limerick
St John's Hospital
St Joseph's Psychiatric Hospital

Whenever someone mentions "the hospital" in Limerick, I never think of the other four we have

Iranoutofideas

Maybe he means Hospital, Co. Limerick :pac:

thesimpsons

testicle wrote: »

There are four hospitals in the city. Which one have you in mind?

University Hospital, Limerick
University Maternity Hospital, Limerick
St John's Hospital
St Joseph's Psychiatric Hospital

should probably throw in Barringtons Hospital too just in case

masterboy123

i will be at University Hospital, Limerick

testicle wrote: »

There are four hospitals in the city. Which one have you in mind?

University Hospital, Limerick
University Maternity Hospital, Limerick
St John's Hospital
St Joseph's Psychiatric Hospital

masterboy123

will be at University Hospital, Limerick.

rent is a bit more expensiive as compared to in south east region. cheapest decent apartment is of 650-700 euros

Fireball07 wrote: »

If you're working in the hospital (presumably the regional, not the maternity hospital), then you're definitely better off living in Raheen or Dooradoyle, as already mentioned. Pretty decent area, I'd say it's fairly easy to find a place and rent will probably be less expensive. And then you'd be within walking distance most likely.

Roquentin

could live in castletroy/annacotty/monaleen if stuck and use the motorway to get the uni hospital (I assume its the uni)

Do you have a car OP? Everywhere in or around the city is close to the hospital if you're driving really. Limerick is fairly small

bazz26

The University Hospital is not in the city centre, it is located in Raheen. To be close to both you would probably need to rent somewhere like the South Circular Road or Dooradoyle which are about midway. Unfortunately both areas are close to Mary Immaculate College too so alot of students are renting there during the college year.

masterboy123

Yes i do have a car but missus dont and unsure about her job location yet. depends on job market in Limerick

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

Do you have a car OP? Everywhere in or around the city is close to the hospital if you're driving really. Limerick is fairly small

bazz26

bazz26 wrote: »

The University Hospital is not in the city centre, it is located in Raheen. To be close to both you would probably need to rent somewhere like the South Circular Road or Dooradoyle which are about midway. Unfortunately both areas are close to Mary Immaculate College too so alot of students are renting there during the college year.

And rent is stupidly expensive on the SCR and surrounding areas

Roquentin

could live in castleconnell and just use the motorway to get to the uni hospital if yer stuck. limerick is fairly small alright

billy the squid

best bet is Raheen, Dooradoyle, or Ballinacurra Road. all served by buses to the hospital and to the City Centre. think it is the 301 bus stops outside the hospital too.

househero

Sheep Lover wrote: »

Limerick

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Fireball07

I know a few people living in Dooradoyle Park, think there's 3 of them, it's nice enough, can't imagine the rent is that much.

With just 2 people, you are going to have to pay that little bit extra in rent though. SCR is likely to be expensive though.

€650 a month is €325 a month each, which is roughly €80 a week each. Which isn't exactly cheap, but it could be a lot worse.

househero

househero wrote: »

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Wasn't funny the first time and sure as hell wasn't funny the second time two days later.

Mr. G

Mod: Folks, Enough of the trolling and childish behaviour. Please keep the discussion on-topic.

masterboy123

thanks everyone for their valuable input.

i have a good idea now what areas would be suitable near hospital. cheers

masterboy123

masterboy123 wrote: »

thanks everyone for their valuable input.

i have a good idea now what areas would be suitable near hospital. cheers

We're all expecting invitations to the house warming :pac:

Na, best of luck with the search and the new job.