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Often referred to as Ireland’s Sporting Capital, a can delve into the past at the ancient Neolithic
visit to Limerick is a great opportunity to check out archaeological site at Lough Gur. As you follow the
some sport whether it’s football, hurling, rugby or road from Listowel to Limerick city you will pass
greyhound racing- Limerick has it all. Delve into through the fabulous town of Glin with it’s quiet
Limerick’s history at the Limerick Museum where charm and many beauty spots.
you can explore the artifacts and stories of the
Shannon region’s rich inheritance. Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Remains of Limerick’s castle remind us of the This busy Port on the Southern bank of the
tumultuous 17th century Siege of Limerick, a Shannon estuary has much to offer by way of
pivotal point in the struggles between Ireland and history . A final landing site for planes bound for
England. Step into a world of medieval Ireland at America in the 1930’s and 40’s, Foynes became one
St. Mary’s Cathedral – an 11th century building, of Europes’ biggest civilian airports during WW2.
it is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use in Stop and visit the Flying Boat museum to learn
Ireland. The famous Limerick Milk Market retains more about this towns’ pivotal role in aviation
a charm of yesteryear – here you can sample the history - Charles’ Lindberg’s famous “Flying Boats”.
very best of fresh, wholesome local produce from Foyne’s is also the place where the world famous
Farmhouse cheeses to just-caught fish and artisan beverage known as “Irish Coffee” was first enjoyed
meats. A lovely place to relax and meet the locals - reputedly to alleviate the sufferings of cold and
on your visit to the city. wet aviators of the late 1930’s! From here you
might decide to take in the award winning arboreal
Limerick is the home of international rock bank The delights.
Cranberries and the city continues to entertain, so
why not check out a gig and Limerick’s night life: a
host of talent awaits you. If you fancy a bit of
adventure, the Ballyhoura Bike trails offer a great
escape not far from Limerick city- the largest trail
network of its kind in Ireland you can enjoy many
options for off-road cycling.
Golfers have a number of award winning
championship lush green courses to choose from.
As always in Ireland, there are plenty of
opportunities to step back in time in Limerick. At
Lough Gur visitor centre you can hear the story of
Pre-Celtic Ireland dating back to 3,000B.C.
Matrix Castle near Adare was built in 1400 and
is one of several places in Ireland where Walter
Raleigh is said to have planted the first potato in
Ireland.
The Limerick coastline links Ireland’s southern and Cannon of Glenstal Abbey © Patryk Kosmider
western regions offering scenic drive along the
Shannon estuary, looking out to the Clare coast
across the waters. Framed by the Galtee mountains
to the south east, Limerick is primarily an
agricultural county with low, undulating
countryside famous for it’s meats. On your travels
on the Limerick coast you will have the opportunity
to visit one of the world’s premier aviation
museums at Foynes. Venture further inland and you
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visit to Limerick is a great opportunity to check out archaeological site at Lough Gur. As you follow the
some sport whether it’s football, hurling, rugby or road from Listowel to Limerick city you will pass
greyhound racing- Limerick has it all. Delve into through the fabulous town of Glin with it’s quiet
Limerick’s history at the Limerick Museum where charm and many beauty spots.
you can explore the artifacts and stories of the
Shannon region’s rich inheritance. Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Remains of Limerick’s castle remind us of the This busy Port on the Southern bank of the
tumultuous 17th century Siege of Limerick, a Shannon estuary has much to offer by way of
pivotal point in the struggles between Ireland and history . A final landing site for planes bound for
England. Step into a world of medieval Ireland at America in the 1930’s and 40’s, Foynes became one
St. Mary’s Cathedral – an 11th century building, of Europes’ biggest civilian airports during WW2.
it is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use in Stop and visit the Flying Boat museum to learn
Ireland. The famous Limerick Milk Market retains more about this towns’ pivotal role in aviation
a charm of yesteryear – here you can sample the history - Charles’ Lindberg’s famous “Flying Boats”.
very best of fresh, wholesome local produce from Foyne’s is also the place where the world famous
Farmhouse cheeses to just-caught fish and artisan beverage known as “Irish Coffee” was first enjoyed
meats. A lovely place to relax and meet the locals - reputedly to alleviate the sufferings of cold and
on your visit to the city. wet aviators of the late 1930’s! From here you
might decide to take in the award winning arboreal
Limerick is the home of international rock bank The delights.
Cranberries and the city continues to entertain, so
why not check out a gig and Limerick’s night life: a
host of talent awaits you. If you fancy a bit of
adventure, the Ballyhoura Bike trails offer a great
escape not far from Limerick city- the largest trail
network of its kind in Ireland you can enjoy many
options for off-road cycling.
Golfers have a number of award winning
championship lush green courses to choose from.
As always in Ireland, there are plenty of
opportunities to step back in time in Limerick. At
Lough Gur visitor centre you can hear the story of
Pre-Celtic Ireland dating back to 3,000B.C.
Matrix Castle near Adare was built in 1400 and
is one of several places in Ireland where Walter
Raleigh is said to have planted the first potato in
Ireland.
The Limerick coastline links Ireland’s southern and Cannon of Glenstal Abbey © Patryk Kosmider
western regions offering scenic drive along the
Shannon estuary, looking out to the Clare coast
across the waters. Framed by the Galtee mountains
to the south east, Limerick is primarily an
agricultural county with low, undulating
countryside famous for it’s meats. On your travels
on the Limerick coast you will have the opportunity
to visit one of the world’s premier aviation
museums at Foynes. Venture further inland and you
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