Why go
- City in Ireland.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Shannon Airport (SNN).
History
Limerick is a city in western Ireland, in County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. With a population of 102,287 at the 2022 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in Ireland, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland. It was founded by Scandinavian settlers in 812, during the Viking Age.
Where to stay
Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 W8WR, Ireland · adaremanor.com
22 Henry St, Prior's-Land, Limerick, V94 EY2P, Ireland · thesavoycollection.com
Rivers, Annacotty, Co. Limerick, Ireland · castle-moor.com
Blackabbey, Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 V026, Ireland · adarecountryhouse.com
Ballyclough, Limerick, V94 X2W6, Ireland · avondoyle.com
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel, Knockanes, Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 F1P9, Ireland · woodlands-hotel.ie
Mohyree, 9 Phares Road, Meelick, Co. Clare, V94 H6WX, Ireland · mypalaceleon.hotelu1.top
Georgian Quarter, 1 Pery Square, Prior's-Land, Limerick, V94 EKP9, Ireland · oneperysquare.com
11-12, Bedford House, Bedford Row, Prior's-Land, Limerick, V94 NNPO, Ireland · thebedford.ie
Sir Harry's Mall, St. Francis Abbey, Limerick, Ireland · absolutehotel.com
University Gates, Dublin Rd, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland · castletroypark.ie
10 The Moorings, Corbally, Co. Clare, V94 X5CF, Ireland · robinsnest.ie
The Strand Hotel, Ennis Rd, Stonetown, Limerick, V94 03F2, Ireland · strandhotellimerick.ie
Ennis Rd, Kilrush, Limerick, V94 N2CF, Ireland · woodfield.ie
Ballinacurra Rd, Ballinacurra (Weston), Limerick, V94 A2K0, Ireland · almedabandb.com
Steamboat Quay, Mountkennet, Limerick, V94 H6HN, Ireland · ad.doubleclick.net
Shannon St, Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland · thesavoycollection.com
Castletroy, Limerick, V94 WTC9, Ireland · kilmurrylodge.com
Courtbrack Accommodation, Courtbrack Ave, Courtbrack, Limerick, V94 N6X6, Ireland · courtbrack-accommodation.com.es
Main St, Ardskeagh, Broadford, Co. Clare, V94 E262, Ireland · dannysbarrestaurant-accommodation.traveleto.com
Raheen Gardens, Raheen, Limerick, V94 E77X, Ireland · southcourthotel.com
Ennis Rd, Knock, Limerick, V94 X2RV, Ireland · greenhillsgroup.com
Lord Edward St, Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland · citycampus.ie
Lower Mallow St, Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland · limerickcityhotel.ie
1 Elm Dr, Caherdavin Lawn, Limerick, V94 E642, Ireland · armadalodgebandb.com
Little Ellen St, Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland · theoldquarter.ie
Southern Ring Road, Roxboro, Limerick, V94 EDP4, Ireland · ad.doubleclick.net
Glentworth St, Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland · perys.ie
15 Shelbourne Rd, Farranshone Beg, Limerick, V94 X4EX, Ireland · booking.com
Coonagh Roundabout, Ennis Rd, Clondrinagh, Limerick, V94 R990, Ireland · travelodge.ie
9 Kilmurry Village, Castletroy, Limerick, V94 H5TE, Ireland · conference.ul.ie
Sarsfield Brg, Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland · thepierhotellimerick.com
Park Point, Dublin Rd, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland · travelodge.ie
Main St, Blackabbey, Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 KV2P, Ireland · dunravenhotel.com
Ennis Road, Limerick, V94 YA2R, Ireland · radissonhotels.com
Old Cratloe Rd, Clonconane, Limerick, Ireland
31 Brookville Ave, Clareview, Limerick, V94 Y36F, Ireland
Monaleen Rd, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
Parteen, Parteen - A - Lax, Co. Clare, V94 N9PA, Ireland
Coonagh Rd, Coonagh, Limerick, Ireland
42 Rossroe Ave, Caherdavin Park, Limerick, V94 XR66, Ireland
St Nessan's Rd, Raheen, Limerick, V94 DY27, Ireland
12 Vereker Gardens, Stonetown, Limerick, V94 P8R2, Ireland
Punchs Cross, Ballinacurra, Limerick, Ireland
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Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 15:00-23:45; Fr-Sa 15:00-24:15 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Henry Street, V94 A3H4 · apache.ie
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-21:30; Su 13:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · rossis.ie
Coffee Shop, Soda Bread, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · Henry Street · sodalicious.ie
Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Su 00:00-03:00,12:00-24:00; PH closed Features: takeaway, delivery · Unit 2, Limerick, V94 A438 · bunbros.ie
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · taikichi.ie
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00 open "lunch"; Tu-Su 18:00-23:00 open "dinner" Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · Dock… · frenchtable.ie
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We,Sa 08:00-18:00; Th-Fr 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00; PH closed Features: takeaway, step-free access · Ennis Road
Pancake, Breakfast, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 10 Bedford Row · thebuttery.ie
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 12:30-22:00; Su,PH 13:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · wokking.ie
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 14:30-23:30
Fish And Chips, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:30-22:30; Su 13:00-22:00; PH off Features: takeaway, step-free access · 36 Denmark Street, Limerick
Noodle, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 13:00-23:00; Tu,Su 14:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 11 Thomas Street, Limerick
Turkish, Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · themogulemperor.ie
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · thespitjack.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Dooradoyle Road, Limerick
Sandwich, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Salad, Restaurant · Salad restaurant · 12 Thomas Street, Limerick
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 19 Thomas Street, Limerick, V94 XR44 · cornstorelimerick.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00, Su 09:00-18:00 Features: step-free access · Corbally Road, Limerick · hookandladder.ie
Thai, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 14:00-22:30; Sa 13:00-22:30; Su 13:00-22:00 · O'Connell Street, Limerick
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We 16:00-21:30; Tu off; Th-Sa 12:30-22:00; Su 13:00-21:30
Chicken Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-23:00
Kebab, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Kebab/Pizza fast food
Food Court · Opening hours: Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 09:30-20:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 11 Wickham Street
Carvary, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Arthur's Quay, Limerick
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Wings, Burger, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Fine Dining, Pizza, Tapas, Restaurant · Fine Dining/Pizza restaurant
Grill, Fast Food · Grill fast food
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Philippino, Fast Food · Philippino fast food
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · Arthur's Quay, Limerick
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-01:00; Fr-Su 12:00-03:00 Features: step-free access · 31-33 O'Connell Street
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 31 William Street, Limerick
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2 Groody Retail Centre, Limerick · fourseasonspizzeria.ie
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:30 · Shannon Street, Limerick, V94 FC65 · davincenzo.ie
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00, Sa 10:30-16:00 Features: step-free access · Catherine Street · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-22:30 · lockeburger.ie
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4 Georges Quay
French, Fast Food · French fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-16:00
205 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Shannon Airport (SNN) 21 km to the centre
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare, Ireland — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Faro, Malaga, Newark, Alicante, Arrecife… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 18 routes: Alicante, Arrecife, Beauvais, Berlin, Faro, Fuerteventura, Krakow, Liverpool, London, London, Malaga, Memmingen, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Poitiers, Tenerife, Warsaw, Wroclaw
- Aer Lingus EI (A320, AT4, ATR 72, 757) · 9 routes: Birmingham*, Boston, Bristol*, Edinburgh*, Faro, London, Malaga, Manchester*, New York
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (757-200) · 1 route: Newark*
- United Airlines UA (757-200) · 1 route: Newark
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Coonagh Aerodrome 3.7 km to the centre
Limerick, LK, IE
Erinagh Airfield 29 km to the centre
Nenagh, TA, IE
Brittas House Airstrip 16 km to the centre
Brittas, TA, IE
The Forge Airstrip 37 km to the centre
Nenagh, TA, IE
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shannon Airport (SNN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SNN has direct flights to 26 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Faro, Malaga, Newark, Alicante, Arrecife…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Limerick, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
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