About Limerick
Limerick is one of Ireland's major cities, home to around 102,287 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Limerick
1
King John's Castle
2
St Mary's Cathedral
3
Hunt Museum
4
St John's Cathedral
5
Limerick City Gallery of Art
6
People's Museum of Limerick
7
Glenstal Abbey
Budget travel
Free things to do in Limerick
St Mary's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit King John's Castle
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Visit Hunt Museum
- Eat at The Grove
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St John's Cathedral
- Visit Limerick City Gallery of Art
- Visit People's Museum of Limerick
- Eat at Enzo’s
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Glenstal Abbey
- Eat at Melody
Where to eat
Local favourites
The Grove
For yummy vegetarian food.
Enzo’s
Fast food, eat in or takeaway.
Melody
Budget food in a pleasant setting.
Volcano Wings
Good quality fast food.
Luigi's
Good sit-in fish & chips cafe by the railway and bus stations.
Donkey Fords
Trad fish & chip takeaway.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Travelodge Limerick Castletroy
Budget chain hotel near university.
- $
Clayton Hotel
Smart hotel with health and fitness centre, pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
- $
George Hotel
Decent central hotel, rooms are small. With Italian restaurant. Parking in own garage nearby if you can find it.
- $
Greenhills Hotel
Large mid-price hotel with conference facilities, steakhouse and bar.
- $
Kilmurry Lodge
Pleasant, ivy-covered red brick hotel on the east edge of town, feels small and cozy although it's actually large. Pub, restaurant and night
Nightlife
- Nancy Blakes
- The Old Quarter
- Flannerys Bar
- Jerry Flannery's
- Micky Martin's
- Tom Collins's Bar
Museums & culture
- King John's Castle
- St Mary's Cathedral
- Hunt Museum
- St John's Cathedral
- Limerick City Gallery of Art
- People's Museum of Limerick
In pictures
Limerick gallery
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