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
8
Belltable
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
- Visit Belltable
- Visit Munster Rugby
- Eat at Melody
Where to eat
The Grove
Enzo’s
Melody
Volcano Wings
Luigi's
Donkey Fords
The Locke Bar
Rossi's
Where to stay
- Brookville House B&B
- Travelodge Limerick Castletroy
- Clayton Hotel
- George Hotel
- Greenhills Hotel
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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