Hotels in County Limerick
Ireland

Hotels in County Limerick

County Limerick is the smallest and least scenic county in Ireland's Shannon Region, but it contains Ireland's third city and the island largest river. It is more likely to be on your route than your destination but there are things worth seeing.

Limerick is situated in the heart of Ireland's beautiful Shannon Region. The city overlooks the majestic and historic King John's Castle which is perched on its Shannon river bank. A city of many contrasts, it has managed to successfully blend the modern with the historic. It offers many cultural attractions, including cinema, theatre, museums, concerts, walking tours, boat rides and a wide variety of sports amenities. There is the lively atmosphere in traditional pubs, discos and restaurants.

The principal sights of Adare include:

• Desmond Castle
• Adare Manor
• Augustinian friary (now the Church of Ireland)
• Trinitarian friary (now the Catholic Church)
• Franciscian friary (ruin)
• thatched cottages throughout the village

Limerick is widely regarded to be the Irish home of Rugby union which is very popular in the county, but is mostly focused around Limerick city, which boasts many of Ireland's most celebrated All-Ireland League teams; Garryowen, Shannon, Old Crescent, Young Munster are among the most prominent.