County Limerick
Travel Guide

County Limerick

King John's Castle - Marion Wacker - cc

Explore County Limerick

Tourist attractions

Abbeys and monasteries 5Museums in Ireland 5Castles 4Archaeological sites 1Bridges 1Cathedrals 1Churches 1Distilleries 1Irish lakes 1Irish manor houses 1Irish markets 1Irish stadiums 1Megaliths in Ireland 1Rivers 1Stone circles 1Walls in Ireland 1

Accomodations

Accommodations 22Cottages en Irlande 9Hotels 8Apartments 4Farmhouses 1

Irish pubs

Irish pubs in County Limerick 2
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County Limerick : Must-See Attractions

glenstal abbey
Abbeys and monasteries

Glenstal Abbey

Less than 30 minutes from Limerick lies Glenstal Abbey, an Irish monastery set in an estate where nature reigns supreme. A place not to be missed!
Murroe
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4.23/5 (35 votes)
desmond castle adare
Castles

Desmond Castle

A 12th-century castle in ruins, now totally abandoned. We love its authentic charm!
Adare
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3.50/5 (24 votes)
grange stone
Stone circles

Grange Stone

Ireland's largest cromlech! Located in County Limerick, the site is a stone circle 45 metres in diameter, made up of 113 megaliths! Impressive dimensions!
Grange
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3.83/5 (24 votes)
Where to stay?

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Good to Know

Practical info

How do I get there?

Limerick City is well connected by train and bus to Dublin, Cork, Galway and several towns and cities across the country. A car is recommended for exploring Adare, Lough Gur, Foynes and the Ballyhoura Mountains.

When to visit?

The county can be visited year-round. From May to September, the long days make excursions through the countryside and around the Shannon easier. Limerick City remains interesting in every season.

Don't forget

Do not reduce the county to Limerick City. Adare, the Shannon Estuary, Lough Gur and the countryside of the southeast are distinct areas; their specific attractions should remain detailed in their dedicated entries.

Inspiration

Further Reading

Irish News

County Limerick

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

Understanding County Limerick

Limerick City and County had a population of 209,536 at the 2022 census. Since 2014, the city and county have come under the same local authority, but the landscapes remain highly contrasting, ranging from the Shannon valley and agricultural countryside to the hills of the southeast.

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, the museums and 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 provides a focal point for the rural interior.

Lough Gur and the southeast

Lough Gur is the county’s major archaeological landscape. Further southeast, the Ballyhoura Mountains offer an environment well suited to walking and cycling.

How should you organise your stay?

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