Limerick is the Irish Republic’s third largest city. It is one of Ireland’s leading tourist and business centres. Limerick’s most striking feature is the River Shannon, flowing majestically beneath the city’s three bridges.

Historically Limerick is a city of many contrasts. It contains a medieval core with a later Georgian addition. Of particular importance are:

• King John’s castle, built between the 12th and 16th century.
• St Mary’s cathedral, built c.1172.
• The Old Exchange facade and Almshouses, located on King’s island.

Close by are:

• Bunratty castle and folk park, one of Ireland’s leading tourist attractions.
• The villages of Adare, Castleconnell and Killaloe.

 

Within easy driving distances are

• The cities of Galway and Cork
• The Burren and Killarney national parks
• Lough Derg (lake Derg) and the cliffs of Moher

The OnLine Guide To Limerick (Home Page)

See also:

Frommer's "Introduction to Limerick"
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