Limerick

Limerick

Enjoy a scenic county that’s full of surprises

A traditional cottage in Limerick
Clare Glens Forest, Limerick
Adare Manor
The picturesque village of Adare

From left to right: A traditional cottage in Limerick, Clare Glens Forest, Limerick, Adare Manor, The picturesque village of Adare

Limerick is a jewel of a county nestled into Ireland’s glorious  Shannon region. Around every corner is something different – a charming village, an eccentric castle, an archeological wonder or an awesome view. 

The dauntingly beautiful Ballyhoura Mountains preside over a peaceful countryside that’s studded with historic sights and haunting monuments. 

Limerick’s villages and towns are renowned for their beauty and places like Castleconnell, Killmallock and Adare are magical, romantic and rewarding little spots, which will seduce you into submission. 

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Lough Gur Summer Solstice Festival

20 Jun 2013 - 25 Jun 2013

The Lough Gur Summer Solstice Festival celebrates summer with music, song, dance, drama, sporting events and family fun. The...

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse

21 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013

A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...

Rocky Mayhem

22 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Rocky Mayhem will again be found this June in the centre of Kilfinane County Limerick, a pretty mountain town, set in the stunning...

Blas International Summer School

24 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

Hosted annually by the Irish World Academy, University of Limerick, Blas is firmly established as one of Ireland’s most...

4th of July Limerick 2013

04 Jul 2013 - 04 Jul 2013

The 4th of July Limerick is a volunteer driven festival created by the people of Limerick to celebrate American Independence whist...

Limerick Racecourse July National Hunt Racing

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

A great day of National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse starting from 2.30pm. Limerick Racecourse caters for steeplechase,...

Pig 'n' Porter Tag Rugby Festival

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The Old Crescent RFC in Limerick is the setting for the Pig 'n' Porter Tag Rugby Festival - the world's largest tag rugby...

Headless Horseman Adventure Race

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The Headless Horseman Adventure Race (HHAR) is an exciting multi-sport adventure race set in the Ballyhoura Region in Co....

Munster Fleadh Cheoil

14 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2013 will be hosted for the first time by Castletroy CCÉ in the University of Limerick. Munster Fleadh...

Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2013

15 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan is the largest Provincial Fleadh in Ireland, Britain and United States. It plays host to visitors from...

Angela's Ashes - The Musical

17 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013

The University of Derby Theatre Company will present Angela's Ashes: A Musical in Limerick in July 2013. First premiered in Derby,...

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse

25 Jul 2013 - 25 Jul 2013

A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...

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,...

Irish Festival of Speed

02 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

The Irish Festival of Speed is the largest celebration of car culture in Ireland, a five star mix of all things automotive; Racing...

The Beast of Ballyhoura

02 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race is a uniquely Irish 36 hour non-stop race across the ancient & magical surroundings of...

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...

Cappamore Agricultural Show

17 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013

A one day agricultural show with top class displays of cattle, horses, cookery and craft, with live on-field entertainment and...

Limerick & District Canine Club 84th All Breed Championship Dog Show

22 Aug 2013 - 22 Aug 2013

Limerick & District Canine Club 84th All Breed Championship Dog Show is a show for all the family & dog lovers, held in Adare, Co....

Limerick Agricultural Show

24 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

Limerick Agricultural Show is the largest agricultural show in Munster. Cattle, horses & ponies showing & jumping, sheep, goats,...

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...

Men Without Souls by John Sheehy

01 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013

The world premiere of Men without Souls written by John Sheehy - the writer and director of Set in Stone and Fred and Alice. A...

The Paddy Dakar

01 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013

The Paddy Dakar, now in its fourth year, is an 'orienteering on motorbikes' charity event that takes place in and around Slieve...

Glenroe Harvest Festival

07 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

The Glenroe Gathering takes place in September 2013 and includes the Glenroe Harvest Festival. This small rural community has...

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...

Bruff Bluegrass Music Festival

04 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

Bruff Bluegrass Festival showcases the best bluegrass bands from all over the world. Events held over the weekend include the...

Ladbrokes Munster National and Annual Ladies Day at Limerick Racecourse

13 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

The Ladbrokes.com Munster National is a day synonymous with style and high fashion stakes as it is also the annual Ladies Day. The...

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...

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,...

23rd Festival of One Act Drama

25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013

The 23rd Festival of One Act Drama offers a wonderful feast of drama running for the October Bank Holiday weekend. Amateur drama...

Lough Gur Storytelling Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

A weekend celebration of the art of storytelling with traditional music, drama and poetry. Events for adults and children. Each...

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...

Castleconnell Craft Fair

27 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

Castleconnell Craft Fair started as a Sunday evening display of the work of the local craft workers. From these beginnings, it has...

Soulscapes

06 Nov 2013 - 27 Nov 2013

Soulscapes will celebrate and reflect on the human spirit over four Wednesdays in November with series of rich evenings for the...

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...

Limerick Racecourse National Hunt Racing - November

10 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013

Enjoy Sunday National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse this November. Racing begins at 12.30pm. Limerick Racecourse caters for...

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...

Stonehall Visitor Farm Presents Santa's Grotto

01 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013

An adventure and experience not to be missed! Bookings must be prebooked and prepaid. 2013 Dates to be confirmed. You will arrive...

Christmas at Adare's Old Creamery

01 Dec 2013 - 23 Dec 2013

In August every year the Staff at the Old Creamery begin to transform its Old World Store into a magical, traditional Christmas...

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...

Santa at Adare's Old Creamery

01 Dec 2013 - 23 Dec 2013

Of all the visitors that come to Adare throughout the year the most infamous has to be Santa & Mrs Claus who reside at the Old...

Limerick Christmas Racing Festival

26 Dec 2013 - 29 Dec 2013

A brilliant festive feast of racing and a great way to spend the holidays with friends and relations old and new, the feature...

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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The Mustard Seed is delighted to be part of 'The Gathering'. Throughout 2013 The Mustard Seed is looking for guests with surnames...

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Enjoy a truly memorable holiday at the George, in the beautiful and exciting West of Ireland! Your two night short break includes:...

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2 Nights B&B and one evening meal, 2 packed lunches. 2 Days Fishing at Lough Bleach just 5 mins from the hotel. This package also...

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The "High Nelly" is traditional Irish Bicycle, that is still used today, but in the 1950's to 1970's was the main mode of...

2013 Rugby League World Cup

 

Follow the Rugby League World Cup with a trip to Ireland this November to see Ireland Vs Australia – November 9th. The match will...

Learn English on Holiday in Ireland

 


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One Night City Stopover

 

Enjoy a truly memorable night and day at the George, in the beautiful and exciting West of Ireland! Your short break includes: -...

Limerick Sings International Choral Festival

 

Limerick Sings invites a Gathering of choir groups to join a weekend of non-competitive music and song. This event gives choirs a...

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Did you know?

Irish coffee was first made in 1942 in Foynes, County Limerick, which was a centre of aviation at the time. The inventor, Joe Sheridan, came up with it to warm up cold and miserable passengers!