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A Visitor's Guide to the Best of Limerick
Limerick is the gateway both to the West and the South West of Ireland, and due to its closeness to Shannon Airport, visitors often end up there on either the first of last day of an Irish Tour.
It's a city that has its problems, but one that has much to offer visitors and is a lively and friendly place to stay.
Photo: By Night by slinky2000
Tips for Touring Limerick
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Limerick sometimes gets a bad press, and you are bound to hear someone refer to is as 'stab city', a nickname earned because it has more than its share of violent crime. However this is pretty much completely confined to ongoing feuds between rival elements in the less well off areas of the city and visitors will find it a very safe place with friendly and welcoming people.
King John's CastleThere are two places to see here that should be on the itinerary of every visitor to Ireland, King John's Castle, which has been very nicely restored, and, especially, The Hunt Museum, which houses one of the most fascinating collections of Art and Antiquities to be seen anywhere.
The city is also, famously, home to Frank McCourt of Angela's Ashes fame, and while not all its denizens accept the veracity of the picture of the city in the 1950's as portrayed by him, it is possible still to see some of the places he describes.
Recommended Things to See & Do
The Hunt Museum
The museum was built especially to hold more than 2000 artifacts collected by John and Gertrude Hunt, antique dealers and art advisors, who collected things that interested them, with no commercial motivation. Their intersts...
What's on in Limerick
Kate O' Brien Weekend
Type: Literary Events | Date: January 2009
This annual festival which celebrates the life and work of Limerick born novelist, playwright, journalist, travel writer and biographer Kate O'Brien has been running since...
Getting There & Getting Around
By Road
For detailed road directions from anywhere else in Ireland to Limerick please use the AA Ireland Route Planner.
By Air & Sea
Shannon Airport, about 20 minutes away by road, has regular domestic flights and flights from Europe and the USA.
By Train & Bus
There are regular Irish Rail trains from Dublin, Cork and Killarney.
Regular Bus Eireann buses link Limerick with all major towns and cities.
Getting Around
The city centre is small and walking is the best way to go. Other attractions are a short bus or taxi ride away. Be sensible at night and stick to well-lit city centre areas.
Featured Accommodation
The Clarion Hotel, Co Limerick
A 4 star riverside hotel in the city centre with bedrooms that are bigger than usual and of a high standard. Apartments, with cooking facilities, are also available.... [More]
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