Day 1:
Morning
Marvel at the impressive art and antiquities in the Hunt Museum, followed by a stroll up the city’s main thoroughfare O’Connell Street, stopping for coffee at Guji or Rift. Check out Limerick’s fine selection of independent and high-street stores, ahead of discovering some of western Europe’s finest Georgian architecture around O’Connell Avenue. The People’s Park has open spaces to burn off energy before a visit to the Limerick City Gallery of Art to check out some of Ireland’s most contemporary collections of artwork.
If you’re in the city on a Saturday morning, get yourself to the country’s finest market, The Milk Market, crammed with gourmet treats, fresh produce and artisan delights.
Afternoon
Recharge your batteries with one of Limerick’s finest toasties at Treaty City Brewery and perhaps stop for a tour or a tasting? If whiskey is more your preferred tipple, the Limerick Whiskey Experience offers guided tastings and rich storytelling. A visit to the iconic King John’s Castle at the heart of Limerick’s medieval quarter is a must for all ages. Across the bridge you will find the Treaty Stone, reputed to be the surface the Treaty of Limerick was signed on in 1691. Check out some of Limerick’s stunning street art and discover the unique 850-year-old story of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick’s oldest building still in daily use. If those walls could talk, what a story they would tell!
Evening
The city is home to a whole host of stylish bars, cosy pubs and restaurants to suit every palate and budget. If you’re looking for some entertainment while you dine, The Locke Bar and Restaurant has live music and dancing, while Dolans on the Dock Road specialise in live music performances.
Day 2:
Morning
There’s a wealth of experiences just waiting to be explored across the county. A day simply is not enough time, but a great place to start is just 21kms from the city at neolithic Lough Gur, one of Ireland’s most important heritage sites. Nearby is the impressive Grange Stone Circle, the largest stone circle in Ireland. A story more modern in nature can be found 10 minutes down the road at the Old Irish Ways Museum. Stop and have a hearty lunch at the Yarn Café or Clancy’s Bar, followed by a stroll through the Morning Star Park to walk it off.
Afternoon
If you prefer to find your stories in the great outdoors – you’ll find County Limerick has a wealth of walks, tracks and adventure attractions. Ballyhoura to the east of the county, offers up its spectacular Mountain Bike Trail Network, the largest off-road bike trail in Ireland. Meanwhile, Limerick Greenway boasts 40km of lush trail carved into the west Limerick countryside. If you find yourself in West Limerick, make sure to check out Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum and experience walking in the footsteps of pioneering aviators and Hollywood icons. Foynes is also the birthplace of the Irish Coffee - it would be rude not to try one while visiting the area!
Evening
Catch a show or some top-class theatre at the University Concert Hall, Lime Tree Theatre or the Belltable.
