Whether you’ve got a passion for the arts, a love of the great outdoors or an appetite for an incredible food scene, Limerick really does have it all. Read on for our top ten reasons why you should visit Limerick!
1. Experience the lush Limerick Greenway
The 40km Limerick Greenway carves a path through captivating Limerick countryside, offering day-trippers and families the option to explore rural Limerick by cycling, running or walking. Take a picnic and make it a day out to remember for all the family!
2. Become a Limerick culture vulture
Limerick has been in the news since the 9th century and while much of our Viking past has been washed away, Limerick is a living museum to its history since then, with stunning examples of medieval castles and cathedrals and elegant Georgian splendour lining its streets. To really get under its skin, make sure to visit Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, the Hunt Museum, Limerick Museum, Old Irish Ways Museum or indeed the People’s Museum of Limerick.
Limerick punches well above its weight when it comes to arts and culture thanks to the magnificent Limerick City Gallery of Art and our many venues and institutions (including the University Concert Hall, Limetree Theate and Belltable Theatre), which attract world class performances across theatre and the arts.
3. Get your adrenalin fix mountain biking in Ballyhoura
The largest mountain bike park of its kind in Ireland, Ballyhoura is home to a wide range of trails to suit all abilities. Leap over rocks, weave through the trees and end your day feeling exhilarated and euphoric! Discover More.
4. Limerick’s best big gigs and sporting Events
Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or a music lover, make the most of your Limerick visit by attending some of our major events! From Van Morrison and Paolo Nuttini to our very own Denise Chaila and championship events in Quidditch, Ultimate Frisbee and Lacrosse. There really is something to satisfy all tastes! Discover More.
5. Soaking up village life in Adare
There’s no denying that Adare is a village of huge aesthetic appeal. Explore its galleries and boutiques, cosy cafes and stunning outdoor spaces. Top tip: enjoy a scenic stroll along the riverbank. Discover More.
6. Uncovering our Neolithic past in Lough Gur
Lough Gur is home to not just the oldest and largest stone circle in Ireland but also Western Europe. History and myths abound in this mystical place. Discover it for yourself! Discover More.
7. Let the kids play the chivalrous knight or the warrior queen at King John’s Castle
Both big and little kids alike will love 13th Century King John’s Castle, where they can try on medieval costumes, build a castle wall, play games in the courtyard and even crawl through a ‘siege tunnel’! Discover More.
8. Combine a city break with a coastal escape
Limerick is a Gateway City to the Wild Atlantic Way and offers the best of both worlds – an incredible destination in its own right but also just an hour away from some of the finest surf beaches in Europe! Discover More.
9. Check out our local artisan food producers at Limerick Milk Market
If you have a fondness for delicious, locally produced food (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), Limerick Milk Market will not disappoint. Open every weekend, in the heart of Limerick city. Discover More.
10. Retail Therapy in Limerick’s best boutiques and independent stores
Whether you are indulging in some retail therapy, searching for the perfect souvenir of your Limerick stay or simply window shopping, you will be spoiled for choice in the retail capital of the region. Discover More.
Join the Limerick Story
Want to see your most Instagrammable Limerick photos in one of our galleries? Post your Limerick shots on IG using #LimerickEdgeEmbrace and you just might find it here in the future!
