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An Siopa Milseán
First on our whistle-stop tour is An Siopa Milseán Abbeyfeale - a treasure trove of old-time favourites from cola cubes to tasty toffees, and filled to the brim with scrumptious sweet treats! Step into a world of delectable delights, nostalgic sweets, delicious home baking and barista coffee - it’s a delicious pick ‘n’ mix paradise for all!
Old Irish Ways
It all started with one vintage Massey Ferguson tractor and a passion for the past has now transformed into The Old Irish Ways Museum! Denis O’Connor and his wife Joan built this quaint little museum to hold a private collection that has amassed since 2008! You will be in awe at the sheer amount of antique, historical and novel items Denis has collected and appreciate how thoughtfully he has chosen to display his collection!
From the old style country shop, hardware store, pharmacy, cobblers, old Irish classroom and replica pub you will be transported back in time! Young visitors can gain an understanding of country life in Ireland and the importance of agricultural, crafts and trades.
But, for many, it will be a trip down memory lane and a reminder of their own home and community growing up. Once you have completed the guided tour given by Denis himself, you will be treated to a lovely cup of tea or coffee in the replica pub and soak in the atmosphere of a truly amazing hidden gem of Limerick!
Cahill's Tea
It’s our national pastime, having a great cup of tea! Embrace the taste of teas from around the world at Limerick’s oldest and most authentic shop, Cahill’s Tea – the last stop on our Limerick’s Hidden Gems series. Housed in an old tobacco and snuff factory on Wickham Street, this unique Limerick gem is packed from floor to ceiling with tea caddies filled with a tasty blend of quality loose leaf teas from China, India, Ceylon, Japan and back to Limerick where Cahill’s Tea has been serving the people of Limerick since 1870!
Choose your brew this International Tea Day! Cosy up with a Cherry Sencha, savour the summery taste of Sweet Mango, or sip on Moroccan Mint….served with a smile from the friendly faces at Cahill’s Tea.
The Potting Shed
Sow, grow, eat repeat! Come with us to the Potting Shed Café, another of Limerick’s hidden gems nestled in the lush and leafy Curraghchase Garden Centre in Kilcornan. Enjoy a cosy catch up over a hearty soup, garden-fresh salad, finger-licking burger or tempting home-baked treat - all served from the quirky indoor food truck!
A leisurely wander through the vibrant garden centre filled with beautiful blooms and the scent of summer is pure joy, with plants, pots, trinkets and gifts perfect for the passionate gardener or budding green-fingered folk! Oreo the friendly resident cat agrees it’s a pawsitively purrfect place to unwind!
Lucky Lane
Curious for curios?! We’ve lucked out in Limerick with the best of the best vintage stores. Next on our Limerick’s Hidden Gems series we’re lifting the lid on Lucky Lane, an Aladdin’s cave filled to the brim with quirky collectables and an essential stop-off on Limerick’s thrift trail! A converted laneway leads to a charming and colourful variety store packed with jewellery, clothing, vinyl, comics, art and lots more curiosities - a truly unique shopping experience in Limerick.
Wickham Way
Explore another of Limerick’s Hidden Gems and head to Wickham Way to soak up the city vibes! With its colourful and quirky collection of pop up shops and street food stalls, Wickham Way is a laid back local hotspot and is perfect for a weekend wander! Enjoy a tasty twist on traditional street food from around the world from Mexican tacos to salmon sushi and Brazilian pastel to Bangalore chicken kebab – yum!
Local stallholders add to the lively buzz, selling unique jewellery, art, crafts, photography and vintage clothing.
