Croagh

Croagh (Irish: Cróch)[2] is a small village in County Limerick, Ireland. It is located between Rathkeale and Adare just off the N21 national primary road, 22 kilometres (14 miles) south west of Limerick City. The village was originally part of this route before construction of the Croagh by-pass in 1986.

Croagh

Cróch
Village
Croagh
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°32′03″N 08°52′14″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCounty Limerick
Population
 (2016)[1]
216

Cróch in Irish means either "round hill" or "saffron".[2] The village is in the agricultural area known as the Golden Vale.

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