Limerick Things to Do

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      Bunratty Castle
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      Bunratty Millhouse
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Most Viewed Things to Do in Limerick

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King John's Castle

King John's Castle, Limerick

 12 Reviews  Entry is through the Visitors Centre. First you walk though a static display explaining about the castle's history, then a slide show and up to the second floor to hear a story and see some wooden... 

2.

Bunratty Castle

Bunratty Castle, Limerick

 5 Reviews  The good - easy to see Irish dancing and singing without having to go to a pub and wait until 11pm. Ample parking. Extremely talented singer and dancers and musicians. Good view from all tables, as... 

3.

St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

 5 Reviews  Before entering to St.Marys cathedral I took a look around its graveyard. It was kind of experience to me as I'm coming from Estonia and we have much more different graveyards in there. In this... 

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St.Mary's Cathedral

St.Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

 4 Reviews  St.Marys exploring took one hour from me as there is so much to look. * The consistorial court * The Chapel of St.James & Mary Magdalene * The Lady Chapel * The altar * Windows * The Chapel of the... 

5.

Treaty Stone

Treaty Stone, Limerick

 2 Reviews  It's over the Thomondbridge off the Ennis road, facing King Johns Castle. Yes its just a big old stone with a chipped corner. But it means a lot to local history & has come to symbolise Limerick in... 

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University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick

 4 Reviews  The Univeristy of Limerick is fairly new - but it is rapidly growing in status and size. An influx of European Union funding in the early 90's is apparent in the new buildings and vibrant energy.... 

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Hunt Musuem

Hunt Musuem, Limerick

 2 Reviews  The Hunt Museum was surprisingly impressive. Located in the Old Customs House, their permanent collection is quite extensive including 2000 peices from the Hunt Collection with works of art by Yeats,... 

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Angela's Ashes tour

 1 Review  Inevitably, the city has cashed in on the famous book Angela's Ashes, whilst slagging off Frank McCourt for critising social & living conditions in Limerick city during the 1930s. Walks are conducted... 

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Cornmarket

 1 Review

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Limerick Museum

Limerick Museum, Limerick

 TheaIren Says:  There is so many objects displayed in that museum that is difficult to comprehend in first visit.You have to go there more and more. Luckily there is no... 

11.

People's Park

People's Park, Limerick

 orlikins Says:  Where many a Limerick teenager had their first kiss (except me :'( )It is across the road from the rail and bus station, so you can't miss it. It is a nice... 

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An afternoon with no agenda

An afternoon with no agenda, Limerick

 L1011 Says:  We spent a wonderful day in Limerick visiting Sy Mary's and walking the streets downtown. We could have spent a week at St. Mary's with the history on display... 

13.

Munster games in Limerick

Munster games in Limerick, Limerick

 larx Says:  If there is one thing which makes the city vibrate, its a weekend when local Rugby team Munster and now European champions are in town for a home game against... 

14.

Side Trip to Ennis

Side Trip to Ennis, Limerick

 Ewingjr98 Says:  From Limerick you will pass through Ennis on your way to the Cliffs of Moher or to fly out of the Shannon Airport. Ennis sits on the River Fergus and has a few... 

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Side trip to the Cliffs of Moher

Side trip to the Cliffs of Moher, Limerick

 Ewingjr98 Says:  From Limerick, it's only about 65 km to the famous Cliffs of Moher. Just take the N18 north to Ennis then the N85 farther north to Ennistimon and you'll be in... 

16.

Research Ancient North Munster

Research Ancient North Munster, Limerick

 JJFanagh Says:  One way to look at Lough Gur is as the "heart" of a balanced system of "male" and "female" hills... Cnoc Greine in Pallas Green to the east balanced by Cnoc... 

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Milk Market

Milk Market, Limerick

 matjung Says:  Centuries ago you could only buy dairy products at the Milk Markets.Now I would say it is a market for eveything. From rugs to vegetables, flowers and dairy.On... 

18.

River Shannon

River Shannon, Limerick

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The River Shannon with its series of canals and locks, cuts Ireland nearly in half from Donegal Bay in the north to the mouth of the Shannon where it enters the... 

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Taits Clock

Taits Clock, Limerick

 orlikins Says:  It is near the Limerick train station and Pery Square. It's a 4-sided clock, dating back from the 1800s in honour of a local aristocratic family, not much more... 

20.

Horse Racing Limerick

Horse Racing Limerick, Limerick

 kflynner Says:  We went to the new Limerick racecourse during our stay in Limerick over St Patrick's weekend last month. We have a great time and won some money so that made... 

21.

Limerick County Golf & Country Club

Limerick County Golf & Country Club, Limerick

 RickinDutch Says:  One of the best courses in Ireland - and only 8 km from City Centre. Ran into by accident on my way to see my family's old holiday spot at Ballybunion.Euro 40... 

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St John's Cathedral

St John's Cathedral, Limerick

 RickinDutch Says:  Limerick is home to two cathedrals - the very old (and now church of Ireland) St Mary's and where my mom went, St John's. Finished in 1894, St. John's dominates... 

23.

ADULT DRINKING AND DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC

ADULT DRINKING AND DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC, Limerick

 mail2ireland Says:  ITS A PUB OFF O'CONNELL ST. ON LWR .GLENTWORTH ST. IT OFFERS GOOD LIVE MUSIC ON WED, THURS, FRI, SAT AND SUNDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR..AGE GROUP IS 20'S TO 7O'S... 

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Limerick

Limerick, Limerick

 Streak_e Says:  What is all the fuss I'm reading about don't do this, stay away from that, watch your back when you come to Limerick. I'm from Limerick and have lived here all... 

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Walk around downtown and...

Walk around downtown and..., Limerick

 lauriejeanne Says:  Walk around down town and check out the architecture. The windows on the various floors of the houses are shaped differently, to give the impression of the... 

Top 3 Hotels in Limerick

Clarion

 6 Reviews and 288 Opinions  My stay was in June 2007. Two nice nights on Steamboat Quay. Extremely scenic views behind the... 

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Adare Manor Hotel And Golf Club

 1 Review and 475 Opinions  Do yourself a favor and cough up the bucks to stay here at least one night. I know many VT'ers pride... 

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Limerick Strand Hotel

 3 Reviews and 560 Opinions  has opened 7th may 2007 see website 

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