Limerick Civic Trust Walking Tours

A qualified guide will then take you through the medieval quarter. Landmarks include The Bard of Thomond Monument, King John’s Castle, The Toll House, St. Munchin’s Church, Villiers Alms House, The Bishops’ Palace and The Treaty Stone.

All of the tour formats are walking tours of the Medieval and protected part of the city. As such, wheelchair/disability/special needs access cannot usually be provided. We are happy to design a bespoke tour to suit any such groups, given adequate notice.

Tour Outline

General Walking tours will commence from The Bishop’s Palace, last approx 60-90 mins in duration, depending on the needs of the group. They will include, but are not limited to:

• The 17th century Bishop’s Palace feat. The Carroll Collection: Military historical artefacts and information regarding a Limerick family from the 18th century to the modern day.
• St Munchin’s church and graveyard – 5th century to the modern day.
• Villier’s Alms Houses – 19th century.
• Thomond Bridge (and toll-house) – 10thcentury to modern day.
• The Treaty Stone & general history of the 17th century sieges and wars in the city.
• General history of Limerick on the Shannon from 9th century to the modern day.
• Overview of King John’s Castle – 12th century to the modern day.
• Overview of the story of St Mary’s Cathedral – 11th century to the modern day.
• Plenty more depending on time available, weather, particular group interest.