Things to Do in Limerick

Things To Do In Limerick

King John's Castle

The Limerick City Hotel is in full view of King John's Castle is a 13th century Castle in the heart of medieval Limerick City. The Castle overlooks the majestic river Shannon. Discover history at its best, magnificent views and life in Norman times. Explore 800 years of history brought to life in the imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman houses, fortifications, siege mines, and the battlement walks.

The Hunt Museum

The Hunt Museum is housed in the tastefully restored Old Custom House. This is the finest 18th-century building in Limerick. The facade is a reduced copy of the Petit Trianon at Versailles. Housed in the museum are some of the finest ancient, medieval and modern treasures found in Ireland. They include antiquities and art objects from Europe and Ireland. Ancient Irish metalwork, medieval bronzes, ivories, and enamels. There is a shop and a restaurant in the museum that make it a very enjoyable day out. Location: The Custom House, Rutland St., Limerick | Phone: 061 - 312833

Adare Heritage Centre

In the centre of the village is this great heritage centre, Adare Heritage Centre. It is housed in a stone building with a traditional courtyard. There is a short audiovisual presentation to help you make sense of the ruins scattered around the area. The model shows the village in 1500 and is really worth a look. The centre also houses a cafe, craft shop, knitwear shop, and library. Location: Main St., Adare, County Limerick | Opening Times: 9am-6pm | Phone: 061 396666

Crescent Shopping Centre

5 minutes drive from Limerick City Hotel you can find the Crescent Shopping Centre. The Crescent Shopping Centre is the biggest and most successful shopping complex outside of Dublin. On Limerick’s Dooradoyle Road, the Crescent is just two miles from Limerick city centre. The shopping centre is easily accessible from the city by the local road network. The Limerick Southern Ring Road passes outside the shopping centre and provides access for customers from all surrounding areas including Shannon, Ennis, Tipperary and Cork.

The existing centre offers 37,000 m2 of retail space. Other facilities include restaurants, a 12 – screen cinema, a free standing McDonalds, banks, a crèche and 2,500 free parking spaces in surface and basement car parks. The complex also includes the offices of Limerick county council, and a public library.

http://www.crescentshoppingcentre.ie/

Limerick Greyhound

Fancy an evening at the dogs? Just 1Km from The Limerick City Hotel you will find The new Limerick Greyhound Stadium opened in October 2010, and boasts world-class facilities. The stadium, which is a great edition to the sporting culture in Limerick, is open for Greyhound Racing every Friday and Saturday night. With excellent bars, a restaurant, fast-food and carvery and unrivalled viewing facilities, a visit to Limerick Greyhound Stadium is a must. Admission is just €10, and information on group and restaurant packages are available on our website or by calling us. The stadium is ideal for all ages and we welcome families, groups of friends and work colleagues and much more! Check their website for upcoming meetings http://www.igb.ie/Limerick

Thomond Park

The Home Of Munster Rugby and the setting for many Concerts featuring international artists including Elton John, P!nk and Bruce Springsteen. The Limerick City Hotel is a 10 minute walk from Thomond Park. Check out http://thomondpark.ie/ for more info on their theme nights and events.

Limerick Stag and Hen Watersports Adventure Packages:

Enjoy our amazing Limerick Watersports Adventure Packages where participants can choose a mix of Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Zorbing, Sailing & Boating from our Hunt Museum base in the heart of Limerick City

These are great fun and extremely safe Watersports Adventures, where participants get to see and enjoy Limerick City on the River Shannon by kayak, canoe, sup and/or boat (you can try a combination of all).

There is no previous skills or knowledge needed, (beginners to advance all welcome) and there is plenty of fun and exciting adventures, team games and challenges to keep all of the group participants very entertained and active. All that participants need to bring with them are a pair of old runners, swim wear/togs and a towel.

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So Many Things to do in Limerick

Limerick’s important role in Irish history is evident in its medieval city streets, Norman strongholds and ancient Irish monuments, but it’s the people that are the real legacy of the Treaty County. Enjoy a friendly welcome from the Limerick locals as you discover the county's many charms.

Here are 12 of the best ways to experience Limerick.