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City of Limerick
Contae an Luimnigh
Coming to Limerick city, from Kerry you are Delve into Limerick’s history at the Limerick Museum
approaching the economic centre of the mid-west. where you can explore the artifacts and stories of the
Today Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city. Since it was Shannon region’s rich inheritance.
first established by the vikings in the 10th century, for Remains of Limerick’s castle remind us of the
hundreds of years, Limerick has served as a premier port tumultuous 17th century Siege of Limerick, a pivotal
of Ireland opening as it does into the much travelled point in the struggles between Ireland and England.
waters of the Shannon estuary. Step into a world of medieval Ireland at St. Mary’s
Built as a port city, Limerick continues to be dominated Cathedral – an 11th century building it is one of the
by the impressive Shannon river. This river has been oldest building that is still in daily use in Ireland.
a hub of Irish trade and cultural life for centuries – The famous Limerick Milk Market retains a charm of
appearing as it does on some of the most ancient maps yesteryear – here you can sample the very best of fresh,
of Ireland. wholesome local produce from Farmhouse cheeses to
Limerick has a rich cultural life and much of historical just-caught fish and artisan meats. A lovely place to relax
interest for you to explore. Visit the Hunt Museum to see and meet the locals on your visit to the city.
one of Irelands finest collections of Art and antiquities Limerick is the home of international rock bank The
dating from the Neolithic period right up to the 20th Cranberries, the city continues to entertain so why not
century. There are paintings in this Private collection check out a gig and Limerick’s night life:
on view from world renowned artists including Renoir, a host of talent awaits you
Picasso and Yeats. This is a must see for visitors to If you fancy a bit of adventure, the Ballyhoura Bike
Limerick. Every year the famous Eva art festival takes trails offer a great escape not far from Limerick city- the
place in Limerick featuring installations and public largest trail network of its kind in Ireland you can enjoy
art pieces as well as a vibrant array of exhibitions many options for off road cycling in the mountains.
throughout the town. Golfers have a number of award winning championship
Often referred to as Ireland’s Sporting Capital, a visit lush green courses to choose from.
to Limerick is a great opportunity to check out some As always in Ireland, there are plenty of opportunities
sport whether it’s football, hurling, rugby or greyhound to step out of time in Limerick. At Lough Gur visitor
racing- Limerick has it all. centre you can hear the story of Pre-Celtic Ireland dating
back to 3,000B.C.
Foynes Faing www.limerick.ie
This busy Port on the Southern bank of the f
Shannon estuary has much to offer by way of
history . A final landing site for planes bound for Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
America in the 1930’s and 40’s, Foynes became
one of Europes’ biggest civilian airports during Údar gach neach go labhrann
WW2. Stop and visit the Flying Boat museum We are all experts until called on to speak.
to learn more about this towns’ pivotal role in
aviation history - Charles’ Lindberg’s famous
“Flying Boats”. Foyne’s is also the place where
the world famous beverage known as “Irish
Coffee” was first enjoyed - reputedly to alleviate
the sufferings of cold and wet aviators of the late
1930’s!
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Contae an Luimnigh
Coming to Limerick city, from Kerry you are Delve into Limerick’s history at the Limerick Museum
approaching the economic centre of the mid-west. where you can explore the artifacts and stories of the
Today Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city. Since it was Shannon region’s rich inheritance.
first established by the vikings in the 10th century, for Remains of Limerick’s castle remind us of the
hundreds of years, Limerick has served as a premier port tumultuous 17th century Siege of Limerick, a pivotal
of Ireland opening as it does into the much travelled point in the struggles between Ireland and England.
waters of the Shannon estuary. Step into a world of medieval Ireland at St. Mary’s
Built as a port city, Limerick continues to be dominated Cathedral – an 11th century building it is one of the
by the impressive Shannon river. This river has been oldest building that is still in daily use in Ireland.
a hub of Irish trade and cultural life for centuries – The famous Limerick Milk Market retains a charm of
appearing as it does on some of the most ancient maps yesteryear – here you can sample the very best of fresh,
of Ireland. wholesome local produce from Farmhouse cheeses to
Limerick has a rich cultural life and much of historical just-caught fish and artisan meats. A lovely place to relax
interest for you to explore. Visit the Hunt Museum to see and meet the locals on your visit to the city.
one of Irelands finest collections of Art and antiquities Limerick is the home of international rock bank The
dating from the Neolithic period right up to the 20th Cranberries, the city continues to entertain so why not
century. There are paintings in this Private collection check out a gig and Limerick’s night life:
on view from world renowned artists including Renoir, a host of talent awaits you
Picasso and Yeats. This is a must see for visitors to If you fancy a bit of adventure, the Ballyhoura Bike
Limerick. Every year the famous Eva art festival takes trails offer a great escape not far from Limerick city- the
place in Limerick featuring installations and public largest trail network of its kind in Ireland you can enjoy
art pieces as well as a vibrant array of exhibitions many options for off road cycling in the mountains.
throughout the town. Golfers have a number of award winning championship
Often referred to as Ireland’s Sporting Capital, a visit lush green courses to choose from.
to Limerick is a great opportunity to check out some As always in Ireland, there are plenty of opportunities
sport whether it’s football, hurling, rugby or greyhound to step out of time in Limerick. At Lough Gur visitor
racing- Limerick has it all. centre you can hear the story of Pre-Celtic Ireland dating
back to 3,000B.C.
Foynes Faing www.limerick.ie
This busy Port on the Southern bank of the f
Shannon estuary has much to offer by way of
history . A final landing site for planes bound for Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
America in the 1930’s and 40’s, Foynes became
one of Europes’ biggest civilian airports during Údar gach neach go labhrann
WW2. Stop and visit the Flying Boat museum We are all experts until called on to speak.
to learn more about this towns’ pivotal role in
aviation history - Charles’ Lindberg’s famous
“Flying Boats”. Foyne’s is also the place where
the world famous beverage known as “Irish
Coffee” was first enjoyed - reputedly to alleviate
the sufferings of cold and wet aviators of the late
1930’s!
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