Limerick Tourist Information and Visitor Guide

Limerick Overview Located on the banks of the mighty Shannon River, Limerick has a long and distinguised history dating back to the Vikings. Visitors will enjoy some great attractions including the 800-year old King John's Castle, the fantastic Hunt Museum featuring paintings by Picasso, Da Vinci and Renoir. With some excellent shopping and stylish bars and restaurants, Limerick is a fantastic short break destination.

Limerick Highlights

King John's Castle - 800 years of history brought to life in the imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman houses and the battlement walks
Foynes Flying Boat Museum - exhibits feature an introduction to the first transatlantic passenger service and Foynes during the war years
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park - a fine example of a Georgian residence for the gentry, traditional jobs and crafts are also represented
St Mary's Cathedral - see the ancient altar stone and the splendidly carved misericords in the choir
The Treaty Stone - the Stone gets its name from the tradition that TheTreaty of Limerick, 03 October 1691, was signed on the stone itself
The Hunt Museum - a small but impressive museum containing a large collection of medieval European artifacts
Angela's Ashes Walking Tour- walk through the most important sites depicted in Frank McCourt's best-selling autobiography "Angela's Ashes."