Limerick

Limerick's draw is concentrated in the city and in Adare, and the greenway carries you west out of both. King John's Castle sits on King's Island with an excavated site under the courtyard. Lough Gur, south of the city, is ringed with prehistoric remains. Ten more places sit under the top ten.

Castle · LimerickKing John's CastleA Norman castle on the Shannon at King's Island, with curtain walls, drum towers and an excavated site under the courtyard.

Village · Co. LimerickAdareThatched cottages run along the main street and there is a medieval friary down by the river, on the N21 southwest of the city.

Lake · BruffLough GurLough Gur is a horseshoe of water south of the city, ringed with prehistoric remains, with a visitor centre at the shore.

1. The Hunt MuseumMuseum · LimerickArt and antiquities collected into the old Custom House on Rutland Street.
2. St Mary's CathedralCathedral · LimerickFounded in 1168 on King's Island, and the carved medieval misericords in the choir stalls are the thing to look for.
3. LGLimerick GreenwayGreenway · Newcastle WestSurfaced on the old Limerick to Tralee railway line, running from Rathkeale through Newcastle West to Abbeyfeale.
4. Desmond Castle, AdareCastle · AdareThe ruined Norman castle stands on the bank of the Maigue at Adare, and you see it on a guided walk out of the village.
5. Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime MuseumMuseum · FoynesFoynes kept its old terminal building on the Shannon estuary, and a full size replica of a Boeing 314 flying boat sits inside it.
6. Curraghchase Forest ParkForest · AskeatonWoodland and parkland near Askeaton with walking trails, a lake, and the burnt out shell of the de Vere house.
7. KilmallockTown · KilmallockKilmallock kept a town gate, a Dominican priory by the river and stretches of its medieval wall, south of the city.

1. Augustinian Abbey AdareAbbey or church · AdareFound just 20km southwest of Limerick, the village of Adare has a rich ecclesiastical history.
2. Trinitarian MonasteryAbbey or church · AdareTrinitarian Abbey, Adare, County Limerick was founded in 1230 by Geoffrey de Marisco as the order’s only Irish house.
3. Ballynacourty GardensGarden · AskeatonAn expanse of about 1.6 hectares, Ballynacourty comprises a series of small gardens, all of which are interlinked.
4. Killagholehane Cemetery and ChurchAbbey or church · BroadfordIn County Limerick, just 2km south of the village of Broadford, sits the 15th-century ruins of the Killagholehane Cemetery and Church.
5. Old Irish Ways MuseumMuseum · BruffWhen you take a step through the doors of Old Irish Ways you take a step back through various periods of Irish life.
6. The Thomas Fitzgerald CentreMuseum · BruffThomas Fitzgerald, Great Grandfather to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the USA, emigrated from Bruff in 1852.
7. Historic Family Home ToursCastle or historic house · CappamoreHistoric Family Home Tours has come together with three historic family homes in counties Tipperary and Limerick, who have opened their doors to guided tours.
8. Coolwater GardenGarden · FedamoreCoolwater, a distinctly unique garden, flows effortlessly from one theme to another with something new at every turn.
9. Knockpatrick GardensGarden · FoynesKnockpatrick Gardens is a privately owned garden in Foynes, County Limerick.
10. Glenquin CastleCastle or historic house · GlenquinGleann an Choim which is Irish for Glen of the Shelter and is located in the village of Killeedy, County Limerick.
11. Curragh Chase Forest ParkForest park · KilcornanOver 300 hectares of forests and lakelands now surround the shell of Curraghchase House, in County Limerick.
12. Wild Encounters Mini ZooZoo or aquarium · KilmeedyAnimal lovers of all ages will enjoy Wild Encounters Mini Zoo, which is a short drive from Newcastle West in County Limerick.
13. Arthur's Quay ParkPark · Limerick CitySit back and relax or enjoy a peaceful stroll in the park.
14. Bishops' Palace Limerick Civic TrustCastle or historic house · Limerick CityThe 18th-century Bishop’s Palace was once home to the city's Protestant bishops, and now houses the offices of Limerick Civic Trust.
15. Carrigogunnell CastleAncient site · Limerick CityCarrigogunnell Castle is superbly situated on a volcanic rock with a marvellous view overlooking the whole Shannon estuary.
16. Shannon Estuary WayNature and wildlife · Limerick CityAlong the Shannon Estuary Way drive, you will find yourself passing through delightful towns and pretty villages.
17. The O'Connell MonumentAttraction · Limerick CityThe O’Connell Monument in Limerick City was the first outdoor public statue of influential Irish politician Daniel O’Connell, known as The Liberator, to be erected in Ireland.
18. The People's Museum of LimerickMuseum · Limerick CityGet up close and personal with the city's past at The People's Museum of Limerick.
19. Desmond Castle Newcastle WestCastle or historic house · Newcastle WestThe Desmond Castle is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banqueting and entertainment.
20. Irish Palatine Heritage MuseumMuseum · RathkealeIn 1709, several families of German origin settled in Ireland known as the Palatines.
21. Annemarie Bourke Studio GalleryGallery · LimerickThe Annemarie Bourke Studio Gallery, in Limerick City, is a haven for art lovers and enthusiasts alike.
22. Bourn Vincent GalleryGallery · LimerickThe gallery houses a series of exhibitions ranging from photographic, modern art to landscapes.
23. Crew Brewing CompanyMuseum · LimerickThe Crew Brewing Company is located in Limerick City centre.
24. Foynes Island ViewpointMuseum · LimerickVisit the small village of Foynes in County Limerick and take in fantastic views of the Shannon Estuary.
25. Galty Castle WoodForest park · LimerickGalty Castle Wood is a public recreation space located about 2km north of Skeheenarinky, in County Limerick.
26. Limerick City LibraryLiterary site · LimerickLimerick City Library at the Granary is the main branch for the city's library system.
27. Limerick City MuseumMuseum · LimerickThe Limerick Museum is housed in the Old Franciscan Friary, Henry Street, Limerick City, and is dedicated to the memory of Jim Kemmy.
28. Limerick Whiskey ExperienceMuseum · LimerickLimerick Whiskey Experience, in Limerick City, brings together whiskey, tour experiences and education.
29. Saint Mary's CathedralAbbey or church · LimerickDiscover Saint Mary’s Cathedral, said to be built on the site of a Viking Thingmote (meeting place), and later was the palace of the O’Briens, the former Kings of Munster.
30. Shannon's Lough Derg Pike and Coarse FisheryNature and wildlife · LimerickLough Derg stretches between Killaloe in County Clare and Portumna in County Galway.
31. St John’s Church KnockaineyAbbey or church · LimerickSt John’s Church is located in the centre of Knockainey, a small rural village midway between the towns of Bruff and Hospital, and approximately 25km from Limerick City.
32. Stonehall Wildlife ParkVisitor farm · LimerickStonehall Wildlife Park in County Limerick is a must visit for all visitors to the Shannon region.
33. Tait's ClockCastle or historic house · LimerickTait’s Clock is a prominent landmark in Limerick City.
34. The Masonic CentreCastle or historic house · LimerickHeritage and history are very much part of the tradition of Freemasonry which is based on legends that date back to the time of the construction of King Solomon’s Temple.
35. Treaty StoneAttraction · LimerickTradition has it the Treaty of Limerick, that ended the Williamite-Jacobite War, was signed on this limestone block, in Limerick City.

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