Limerick City

Limerick City

Come and discover Ireland’s vibrant riverside city 

St John's Castle
Limerick City
Limerick City Gallery of Art
Historical Walking Tour

From left to right: St John's Castle, Limerick City, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Historical Walking Tour

Limerick is the Republic of Ireland’s third largest city and has a beautiful location on one of Ireland’s most picturesque rivers, the Shannon, County Limerick.


Conquered by the Vikings in the ninth century, this bustling modern city in the West of Ireland has a rich medieval past, which resounds around its ancient streets. 

As well as the internationally renowned Hunt Museum with its exceptional art collection including works from Picasso, da Vinci and Renoir, Limerick also boasts a wonderful medieval precinct with the famous 800-year-old King John’s Castle. 

A bustling, vibrant and exciting destination, Limerick is packed with excellent shops, wonderful restaurants and some enjoyably indulgent accommodation and makes a great base for exploring the excellent surrounding sights. 

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The Love Hungry Farmer at The Lime Tree Theatre

26 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

Des Keogh, one of Ireland's foremost actors and entertainers, returns with his hugely successful and award winning show The Love...

Halycon Days at The Lime Tree Theatre

26 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

It took a while. But they found each other. Seán sits alone in a nursing-home, abandoned to his memories, when in storms Patricia,...

Sarsfield's Day

10 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013

Next August, a one day festival will celebrate Patrick Sarsfield, Limerick's most important historical figure. His part in the...

Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival

31 Aug 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

This weeklong festival takes place annually in September to recognize and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and...

Elemental Arts and Culture Festival

13 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

Elemental Arts & Culture Festival 2013 is a three day event encompassing the arts in all guises, with a green ethos behind it. The...

Culture Night at the Hunt Museum

20 Sep 2013 - 20 Sep 2013

Culture Night is a night of entertainment, discovery and adventure in the Hunt Museum. The Hunt Museum open their doors until late...

Limerick Culture Night

20 Sep 2013 - 20 Sep 2013

A free night of discovery in Limerick's cultural institutions. Enjoy music, dance, song, workshops, walks and talks and more....

Limerick Jazz Festival

27 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

Limerick Jazz Festival is delighted to announce its 2nd International Jazz Festival during September 2013. It will feature artists...

Open House Limerick

18 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Open House Limerick is following on from the success of similar festivals in London, Dublin, and Galway. A weekend of site-visits,...

Cuisle - Limerick International Poetry Festival

18 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Cuisle Limerick City International Poetry Festival is a four day poetry festival with readings, workshops and discussions by...

1st Richard Harris Film Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013

An event to celebrate the life and career of Richard Harris on screen and stage, incorporating his love of Limerick, the Arts and...

Limerick’s International Fashion Student Designer Awards 2013

29 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013

International Student Designer of the year Award will be a 3 day event,starting with an exhibition day,showcasing all student...

Rugby League World Cup 2013

09 Nov 2013 - 09 Nov 2013

Rugby League World Cup 2013 will be the global sporting event of the year. The event is being co-hosted by England and Wales and...

Christmas Georgian Market at No. 1 Pery Square

22 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013

Come to the Christmas Georgian Market at No. 1 Hotel & Spa & Pery Square. Market stalls include local artisan food producers, arts...

Santa Experience

01 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013

For generations, a visit to Santa's grotto has been part of the magic of Christmas and provides plenty of festive fun for all the...

Barringtons Hospital Great Limerick Run

04 May 2014 - 04 May 2014

The Great Limerick Run offers a certified marathon, relay team marathon, half marathon, and 6 mile run, giving people regardless...

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Did you know?

The name Limerick very likely comes from 'Loimeanach', meaning 'bare marsh', a name that originally applied to part of the shoreland of the Shannon immediately below the city centre.'