County Limerick
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County Limerick

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County Limerick : Must-See Attractions

Castles

Desmond Castle

Adare's Desmond Castle (not to be confused with Kinsale's Desmond Castle) is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle…

Stone circles

Grange Stone

Discover Ireland's largest cromlech at Grange Stone, a gigantic megalithic site in County Limerick! The site measures an impressive 45 metres in…

Irish culture

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Richard Harris

Richard Harris (1930-2002) was an Irish actor from Limerick. A popular personality, famous for his role in Les Révoléts du Bounty and Gladiator!

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County Limerick

County Limerick is organised around the Shannon and Limerick City, but extends far beyond the city towards Adare, the estuary, the Golden Vale, Lough Gur and the Ballyhoura Mountains. This diversity calls for a territorial overview rather than a succession of monument listings.

Understanding County Limerick

Limerick City and County had a population of 209,536 in the 2022 census. Since 2014, the city and county have come under a single local authority, but the landscapes remain highly varied between the Shannon Valley, farmland and the hills of the south-east.

Limerick City and the Shannon

The city is the main gateway, with its medieval heritage, quays and cultural life. Detailed visits to King John’s Castle, the cathedral, museums or the Milk Market should remain in their dedicated content.

Adare, Foynes and the west of the county

To the west, Adare is a major heritage centre, while Foynes recalls the maritime and aviation history of the Shannon Estuary. Newcastle West serves as a hub for the rural interior.

Lough Gur and the south-east

Lough Gur is the county’s major archaeological landscape. Further south-east, the Ballyhoura Mountains provide an environment well suited to hiking and cycling.

How should you organise a stay?

Two or three days allow you to combine Limerick City, Adare and a rural or archaeological area. A car makes it much easier to explore beyond the city.