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The Pier Hotel combines a friendly hotel with a fantastic convenient central location – the delights of Limerick city are right on our doorstep, with many shops to explore and night life to enjoy all just a short walk from our front door.
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St Johns Castle
KING JOHN’S CASTLE
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The Hunt Museum preserves and exhibits the original artefacts gathered, over a life time, by John and Gertrude Hunt and known as the Hunt Collection. The Museum also displays its own collections, as well as visiting exhibitions of Local, National and International significance with the overall aim of maximising their cultural and educational potential for the people of Limerick and Ireland.
Limerick City Gallery of Art is the largest contemporary art gallery in the Mid-Western Region, annually exhibiting national and international artists in a diverse exhibition programme.
Limerick City Gallery of Art is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Ireland and home to an important collection of Irish 18th -21st century art in all media.
Address: Limerick City Gallery of Art, Carnegie Building, Pery Square, Limerick
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Blessed Virgin has had a long and eventful history. It was founded in 1168 on the site of a palace donated by Donal Mor O’Brien King of Munster. Experts believe that parts of the palace are incorporated into the present structure of the Cathedral. The most prominent is the West Door which tradition has it was the main entrance to the palace. The palace had been built on the site of the Viking meeting house. This had been the centre of government in the early medieval Viking city.
The Cathedral has seen many changes as the city expanded around it and it remains today the oldest and most historic building in Limerick City.
Address: St Mary’s Cathedral,Bridge Street, Limerick City
Limerick Market is a haven for all who care about the provenance and quality of the food they eat. From passionate amateur cooks to people on the look-out for variety and value or to those who just love finer foods, this market has it all. Here you’ll discover the very best of fresh, natural produce from great farmhouse cheeses and chutneys, just-caught fish and artisan meats, organic fruit & vegetables, to delicious healthy breads and fresh pressed juices. You’ll also be able to snack on gourmet sandwiches, wraps, pastries, chocolates, delicious crepes, soups and freshly brewed teas & coffees or buy fresh flowers and vibrant plants. Along with almost 50 stalls and 21 shop units to tempt even the most discerning shopper, the Famous Milk Market also allows the visitor to relax, enjoy and observe the activities of this celebrated market from the vantage of the Mezzanine floor which is located above the Pavilion shops and accessible by stairs and lift.
The Treaty Stone is the rock that the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691, marking the surrender of the city to William of Orange. Limerick is known as the Treaty City, so called after the Treaty of Limerick signed on the 3rd of October 1691 after the war between William III of Hanover of England and his Father in Law King James II. Limericks role in the successful ascession of William of Orange and his wife Mary Stuart, daughter of King John II to the throne of England cannot be understated.
The Treaty, according to tradition was signed on a stone in the sight of both armies at the Clare end of Thomond Bridge on the 3rd of October 1691
Address: Tourist Information Office, Limerick City
The Museum’s collection illustrates the history of Limerick and its people. The displays include archaeological artefacts, Limerick silver, Limerick lace, examples of local printing, military artefacts and much more. The Museum is open weekdays 10am-5pm (closed for lunch 1pm-2pm) and admission is free. The Museum was founded in 1906 and was opened to the public in 1916. Its original location was in the City Library, which was then in the Carnegie Building in Pery Square and the librarian of the day was its curator. On the 30th May 2017 the Limerick Museum moved to its new home in the former Franciscan Friary on Henry Street in the heart of the city centre.
Address: The Old Franciscan Friary, Henry Street, Limerick
A vivid reconstruction of life in the lanes of Limerick and at school at Leamy School, with memorabilia from the life and time of Frank McCourt, as depicted in Angela’s Ashes, the first of his autobiographic memoirs and one that was rewarded with the Pulitzer Prize.
Limerick has grown and expanded it’s night life over the years to cater for the increasing student population and stag/hen parties.
There are venues catering for all music tastes and you are spoiled for choice.
Whether you prefer a quiet drink in a pub, jumping around to the likes of Omi’s Cheerleader or getting lost in some great indie music, there really is something for everyone.
Here is a list of some of the main places to go to: