Top Places to Propose in Limerick

Thinking of proposing? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner Limerick is the perfect location to pop the question!

​​​​​​​Every King Needs a Queen

If you're looking for the wow factor, what could be more romantic than to propose in a castle?

Limerick’s 13th century King John’s Castle sits in the heart of the medieval quarter and boasts one of the best views of the city.

Castles are associated with history, honour, love and passion, devotion and loyalty. Sound familiar to a marriage? The symbolism between the two makes a castle a proposal venue to cherish and one that your partner will never forget. Start planning your historic proposal here.

Romantic Woodland Ramblings

If you are a couple that love the great outdoors then the beautiful Clare Glens will provide a stunning setting for your romantic proposal.

This is an extremely picturesque location with beautiful woodland nature trails, natural rock pools, rapids and waterfalls to help you woo the one you love..This forest park is situated in a quite hilly area so make sure to bring your hiking boots, and the ring! Read more about the Clare Glens here.

Do it the Old Fashioned Way

Yes, it's been done before, but if it ain’t broke, why fix it?!

Few things say 'romance' more than getting down on one knee at a fancy restaurant. Restaurants have formed the backdrop to many a proposal and are commonly used as the place to ask your loved one for their hand in marriage.

Limerick has a varied menu of restaurants which are rich in ambience and offer genuinely attentive service for a truly memorable dining experience.

The ease of which a proposal can be carried out in a restaurant makes this a popular proposal venue and the staff can get involved too, from writing the proposal on a desert plate, to presenting the ring in a champagne glass! Browse through our list of mouth-watering restaurants here.

Take a Walk to Remember

The Ballyhoura Way offers a wide variety of walking activities - exploring riverbanks, quiet country roads, rugged mountains, rich bogs, and mythical landscapes. Any of these walking trails will provide a picturesque setting for the most romantic proposal.

These walks won't cost you a penny and will prove to be a place you can go back to again and again for many years to come.

Find a nice secluded spot along your walk, take a picnic blanket and have champagne and the ring ready for when you are going to propose…idyllic! Read more about the Ballyhoura Way here.

A Treasure Hunt with a Twist

An entertaining way to propose to that special person in your life is by sending him or her on a scavenger hunt! Not only will you get to see Limerick in a unique way but this will also create a memory that neither of you will ever forget.

Limerick's newly re-developed board walk is the perfect place to start or finish, with scenic views of the River Shannon and right in the heart of the city!

Use our Things to Do guide to create a treasure hunt leading to different attractions throughout Limerick.

Give your loved one a map of Limerick as well as clues to work out and follow, each clue taking them to a different location and the next clue, until they finally reach the end of the trail. The final destination could be you on one knee!

Lakeside Love

You and your loved one will be captivated by the beauty, charm and tranquillity of ancient Lough Gur in County Limerick.

From the level surrounding countryside it unfolds in beauty it’s placid waters and rugged hills – a fairyland of stone circles, ancient habitation sites, megalith tombs, crannogs and castles.

Propose by Lough Gur's romantic shore to create a memory not to be forgotten. Read more about Lough Gur here.

Step Back in Time With a Proposal in Ireland's Prettiest Village

Arriving & taking photos outside Adare Manor Limerick

A walk through the picturesque village of Adare is like taking a step back in time. You’ll find yourself transported to old Ireland with their picture postcard main street of thatched cottages and medieval buildings, the village is rich in ancient and archaeological remains with a history dating back to 1200 AD. 

A trip to Adare is never complete without visiting the 5 star Adare Manor. Whether it's a romantic getaway to celebrate your engagement or rounding the off a day trip with lunch in one of their restaurants, luxury is guaranteed! Start planning your picture perfect proposal here.

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