Boyce Gardens, Mountrenchard, Foynes

An award-winning garden with all sorts of plants from roses to vegetables spread over an acre, and divided and linked by curved paths and pretty borders.

Curraghchase Forest Park

Get close to nature in this wild and unspoiled forest park.

Golf

Limerick County Golf and Country Club plays host to the fantastic 2006 Wild Geese Golf Tournament, which is played at three of the best courses in the area – Dromoland Castle, Limerick Golf Club and Limerick County.

Buttercup Farm, Ballygrennan, Croom

Buttercup offers a wonderful way for kids to experience farm life first hand with a large selection of farm animals, a playground, picnic area and horse and cart riding.

Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Foynes

During the late thirties and early forties, Foynes was the pivotal point for air traffic between North America and Europe. Believe it or not, Irish coffee was invented here!

Peter Pan Fun World, Dooradoyle

Entertain the wee ones with this action-packed indoor play center that’s packed with slides, rope bridges, log climbs and ball ponds.

Adare Heritage Centre

Situated in one of Ireland's prettiest villages, the Adare Heritage Centre covers the area’s unique history from 1233 to the present day. Told through realistic model enactments, the centre also provides audio-visuals in French, Italian, German, Irish and English.

Kilmallock Cottage Museum & History Trail

A fascinating museum with models of Kilmallock, including an intriguing 16th-century walled town, and other local historical and archeological artifacts.

The Irish Harp Centre

Discover the history and variety of Ireland’s most famous instrument, or pluck up the courage and learn to play yourself. The centre hosts year-round activities including harp workshops, summer schools, music therapy and harp tuition.

Adare Manor

Indulge your decadent side with a stay at this 18th century manor set on 840 acres of beautifully manicured French formal gardens. Accommodation is opulent and the facilities are first class with a championship golf course, luxurious spa and candlelit fine dining.

Glin Castle

Glin Castle, home of the Knight of Glin and his wife Madam FitzGerald, stands on the banks of the River Shannon amidst a 500-acre demesne. The castle is open to visitors from March to November and is a spectacular place to stay with seriously luxurious rooms and an authentic castle atmosphere.

The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, Ballingarry

Non-residents are welcome for dinner at this atmospheric spot that serves up delicious organic food in a restaurant that overflows with character.

Cosmo at Quinns, Ellen Street, Limerick City

Gay friendly disco bar every Friday and Saturday night.

La Boutique at Dolans, Limerick City

Bi-monthly club organized by the people that do Alternative Miss Limerick.

The Rafters Bar c/o The Globe, Limerick City

Twice-weekly gay and lesbian night.

Adare Gallery, Main Street, Adare

Local crafts and jewellery, as well as a selection of original paintings.

Adare

Famed for being a regular winner of Ireland’s Tidy Towns competition, Adare is a picture-postcard village with traditional thatched cottages, Tudor-style houses and pretty gardens. Situated beside the River Maguire, there’s a lot to do including golfing, fishing, a heritage center, and the nearby 19th century Croom Mills.

Celtic Theme Park & Gardens, Cloonagulleen, Kilcornan

If you want a taste of Ireland’s ancient history, then this is the place to get it. Located on an original Celtic settlement, the park contains 12 recreated and authentic features from the country’s past.

Lough Gur

Nestled among the hills of southeast Limerick, Lough Gur is one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites. The interpretative center tells the story of pre-Celtic Ireland dating back to 3000 BC, and includes a slide show, exhibition models and interpretative panel.