Top Things to do in County Limerick
Top Hotels in County Limerick
- 1. Absolute Hotel
- 2. Castletroy Park Hotel and Suites
- 3. Clayton Hotel Limerick
- 4. No. 1 Pery Square Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
- 5. Castle Oaks House Hotel
- 6. Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
- 7. The George Limerick
- 8. The Bedford Townhouse & Cafe
- 9. The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
- 10. Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
What to do and see in County Limerick, Province of Munster: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in County Limerick, Ireland including St. Joseph's Church, Glenstal Abbey, Ballyhoura Walking Trails, Desmond Hall, The Milk Market, Pery's Square, St. John's Church, People's Park, Limerick Museum, Lough Gur Visitor Centre.
Restaurants in County Limerick
1. St. Joseph's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
This church played a prominent role in Frank McCourt's book, "Angela's Ashes."
2. Glenstal Abbey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Built in 1830 in the style of a 12th century castle as an expansive family residence, with elaborate landscaping of trees and man-made lakes, Glenstal became a Bendictine abbey when the family moved to England in 1920. Today it includes a school of arts and crafts and a new church which houses a collection icons, silver and other treasures.
3. Ballyhoura Walking Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Ballyhoura Country is a walker's paradise offering spectacular walking in ancient and unspoilt landscapes. Whether your interests lie in short, easy walks or long distance walking, whether you prefer guided walks or to organise your walking independently; walkers of all abilities will be invigorated by the sheer beauty and tranquillity of the area. Walking through Ballyhoura Country offers plenty choice to walking enthusiasts, there are exciting nature walks, river bank walks, quiet country roads, the Ballyhoura Waymarked Way, rugged mountains, rich bogs, and mythical landscapes. For further information contact Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club.
Reviewed By likestotravel529 - Limerick, Ireland
A misty Sunday morning walk took me up the mountains of Ballyhoura. I would suggest to GPS Ballyhoura Car Park before setting out as this will bring you to the beginning of the walk. The walk itself can become steep at times taking you past a ringfort and up over many hills and mountains including Seefin Mountain and a good workout. It is an area with many rocks and shadows in the distance and carries an air of mystery about it. There is a presence of steeping back thousands of years while standing within this environment. I came in early January which led to lots of bog land, though there is always access through.
4. Desmond Hall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By PaulineMcCarthy2015 - Heathcote, Australia
Only decided to call in while travelling to Cliffs of Moher. Was well worth the stop . Well preserved what they have left of the Castle. Our guide Justin was informative and funny. Didn’t take up a lot of time and it was free. Very enjoyable visit and well done to all who run this historic site. Pat and Pauline McCarthy
5. The Milk Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
An outdoor flea market selling everything from produce to secondhand jewelry.
Reviewed By Paulo5678 - Limerick, Ireland
A visit to the Saturday Market located in the Milk Market should be on your agenda if you are visiting Limerick. Given the current circumstances the number of stall holders is slightly reduced but the quality of the food and other produce on offer is second to none. The market is open from about 8am - 2pm. Bring a big bag - you will need it!
6. Pery's Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
This pleasant park is briefly mentioned in Fran McCourt's "Angela's Ashes."
7. St. John's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
8. People's Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A pretty public park featuring a zoo.
Reviewed By Naas-Man - Naas, Ireland
Lovely park... not to far off the size of a Stephen's Green...(let's call it an Irish city block!). Interesting places to sit. Visited it on a quiet sunny Sunday morning - perfect place for such a day. Interesting hollows, and windy paths. Not a boring flat park! Contains a kiddies play area too.
9. Limerick Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Limerick Museum is now based in the Franciscan Friary, Henry Street. The Limerick Museum first opened its doors in 1916 at the Carnegie Building in Pery Square and relocated four times before finding its permanent home in Henry Street. The Limerick Museum holds in storage the largest local authority collection in the country. The display in Henry Street shows only a fraction of this collection to highlight the history of Limerick City and County for thousands of years. The museum is fully accessible to all and is free.
Reviewed By annier275
The Limerick Leader archive photos from the 1970s provided a great insight into life in Limerick at that time.
10. Lough Gur Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 533 reviews
Lough Gur Heritage Centre is a community run tourist attraction telling the story of 6,000 years of habitation in the Lough Gur area. From Neolithic house sites to medieval castles Lough Gur has monuments from every era and the heritage centre ensures that visitors get the history/folklore and archaeology of the area from trained guides.The Centre also houses a retail space where take away tea/coffee, minerals, ice-cream and chocolate are available for purchase as are books and merchandise of the area.Summer opening hours are 10 to 5pm Monday to Friday and 12 to 6pm Saturday and Sunday from March to October and every Sunday during winter hours.The centre is staffed by volunteers and all monies raised goes back into community initiatives at Lough Gur.
Reviewed By LJC2013 - Ardrossan, United Kingdom
Visited here with my husband, along with the stones and a leisurely drive round the area. Been to many tourist sights in Ireland but this was one of our favourites. There is such a peaceful atmosphere at Lough Gur and not many tourists when we were there. Brian shares his knowledge of local history and brought it all to life. We enjoyed the guided walk. I bought a book based on memoirs of a lady who lived at the farm there. Great to read about a place I have visited. Highly recommend taking a few hours to stop here.
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