Day 1 — Begin with King John’s Castle, then continue to Hunt Museum and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Limerick
A riverside city, Georgian heritage and rolling countryside around the Shannon.
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.
- 01King John’s Castle
- 02Hunt Museum
- 03Milk Market
- 04St Mary’s Cathedral
- 05People’s Park
- 06Limerick City Gallery of Art
- 07Treaty Stone
- 08Thomond Park
- 09Adare
- 10Adare Desmond Castle
- 11Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
- 12Lough Gur
- 13Grange Stone Circle
- 14Ballyhoura Mountains
- 15Glenstal Abbey
- 16Curraghchase Forest Park
- 17Terra Nova Garden
- 18Slieve Felim Way
- 19University of Limerick Riverside Walk
- 20Clare Glens
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
Day 2 — Visit Milk Market before an afternoon at St Mary’s Cathedral.
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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