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Limerick

A riverside city, Georgian heritage and rolling countryside around the Shannon.

King Johns Castle
ExploreLimerick City and County
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Limerick?

A riverside city, Georgian heritage and rolling countryside around the Shannon.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01King John’s Castle
  2. 02Hunt Museum
  3. 03Milk Market
  4. 04St Mary’s Cathedral
  5. 05People’s Park
  6. 06Limerick City Gallery of Art
  7. 07Treaty Stone
  8. 08Thomond Park
  9. 09Adare
  10. 10Adare Desmond Castle
  11. 11Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
  12. 12Lough Gur
  13. 13Grange Stone Circle
  14. 14Ballyhoura Mountains
  15. 15Glenstal Abbey
  16. 16Curraghchase Forest Park
  17. 17Terra Nova Garden
  18. 18Slieve Felim Way
  19. 19University of Limerick Riverside Walk
  20. 20Clare Glens

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

3 days

Suggested county driving route

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1

Day 1 — Begin with King John’s Castle, then continue to Hunt Museum and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Milk Market before an afternoon at St Mary’s Cathedral.

3

Day 3 — Combine People’s Park with Limerick City Gallery of Art, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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Stay and explore

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Outdoor stays

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Stay in the county

Camping in Limerick.

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Plan a memorable stop

Experiences for your Limerick trip.

Start with experiences in Limerick, then consider a clearly labelled outing further afield. Check the actual departure point: some tours start outside the county they visit.

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Private city walk

County Limerick

Limerick with a local guide

Explore the city with a local and shape the walk around your interests. Check the chosen duration and inclusions.

Start / arrival pointLimerick city; agree the meeting point with your guide

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Guided day trip

Out-of-county option · Clare

Cliffs of Moher day trip from Limerick

Visit the Clare coast without arranging the driving yourself. Allow a full day and check the departure instructions.

Start / arrival pointLimerick city — travels into County Clare

View details & availability Explore the Clare guide
Underground discovery

Out-of-county option · Clare

Doolin Cave guided tour

Add an underground stop to your Burren itinerary. Check steps, access requirements and tour times before booking.

Start / arrival pointDoolin Cave, County Clare

View details & availability Explore the Clare guide

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