Patrickswell, historically known as Toberpatrick (), is a small town in County Limerick, Ireland. It is primarily a commuter village for people working in Limerick, Located on the main street, this well was previously capped by a pump - since removed. In the early 19th century, a rough statue of Saint Patrick was erected at the well. Protected structures, within the town, include St. Patrick's holy well, an 18th-century milestone, a lime kiln and the 19th-century Royal Irish Constabulary barracks.
The former Patrickswell Railway Station, also a protected structure, No longer used as a railway station, it is now in private ownership and home to an engineering consulting firm.
Location and transport
The town is located near to the N20/N21 road which, until Patrickswell was bypassed in 2001, ran through the town centre. This road is now the R526 from west of the town to Limerick city. The town can be accessed at either end from the N20 junction for Limerick Racecourse or the N20/N21 junction further west (where the R526 commences).
A railway line to Adare and Foynes passes alongside the town to the south, although Patrickswell station is long closed. Patrickswell railway station originally opened on 12 July 1856, closed for passenger traffic on 4 February 1963 and finally closed altogether on 2 December 1974. The Ballingrane–Tralee (North Kerry) line closed in November 1975. The station was, at one time, known as Patrickswell Junction and direct Limerick–Cork trains diverged here from the route of trains bound for Foynes, Newcastle West and Tralee. While passenger services ceased in 1963, freight trains between Limerick and Foynes ran until 2000.
Amenities
Patrickswell's main street has several shops, a garage, ATM and a post office. The town is located approximately 10 km from Limerick city, and as a result, relies on the city and its suburbs for secondary schools, shops, banks and other facilities.
There are several housing estates in the area, and within the Limerick City constituency for national politics.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland