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
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in County Limerick, Province of Munster
Discover the best top things to do in County Limerick, Ireland including Desmond Hall, Pery's Square, Desmond Castle, Saint Munchin's Catholic Church, Augustinian Church, Newcastle West, St. John's Square, The Treaty Stone, Askeaton, Adare Courthouse.
Restaurants in County Limerick
1. 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
2. Pery's Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
This pleasant park is briefly mentioned in Fran McCourt's "Angela's Ashes."
3. Desmond Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
The Desmond Castle is located on the edge of the village of Adare, just off the N21 on the main Limerick to Kerry road. The castle was erected with an ancient ring-fort around the early part of the 13th century. It became a strategic fortress during the following turbulent years. It was the property of the Earls of Kildare for nearly 300 years until the rebellion in 1536, when it was forfeited and granted to the Earls of Desmond who gave the castle its present name. Tours of the 13th century Norman Castle operate daily from June to the end of September. Groups may be accommodated outside of these months on request.
Reviewed By R9684UUvictoriaf
Lovely tour with tour guide Sandra! Lots of history to be learned and beautiful scenery of the castle ruins to be seen!
4. Saint Munchin's Catholic Church
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Built in 1827, this church has an unusual square tower and is no longer a working place of worship.
5. Augustinian Church
6. Newcastle West
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
7. St. John's Square
8. The Treaty Stone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 192 reviews
One of Limericks most famous landmarks. The Treaty Stone commemorates the Treaty of Limerick signed in 1691.The Treaty Stone in Limerick is situated on Clancys Strand, beside the river Shannon and opposite King Johns Castle in the ancient City of Limerick. Coffee and refreshments available nearby at Jack Mondays coffee house and restaurant. A short stroll from the city centre.
Reviewed By likestotravel529 - Limerick, Ireland
At the far side of the bridge opposite to King John's Castle & the connection runs deep. The 1691 Treaty is said to have been agreed upon & then signed on this rock between two fighting factions who faced off against each other on either side of the bridge. Bridge regulations at that time would have allowed 500 to stand with 200 permitted to be on horseback. It was also used for the foot to push on to a horse back in the day before 1691 one hundred of which would have used this on the treaty side on the day of the signing. The rock itself has a smooth surface and is rounded on each corner. It is a light-ish grey, bordering almost on a frosty fog colour if looked at in a certain light. The rock itself in it's current position, has lain here since an undetermined date in and around the year 1990. For 299 years it sat in a position further up and closer to the bridge but was then moved by the council. It is said it was moved because the bus used to come pretty close to it when coming around the corner and tourists used to stand in front of oncoming traffic to get a clear landscaped picture , but these could all be myths and legends. The real reason for it moving just before its 300th year celebrations probably goes deeper than this.There was talk.of the Norman's having pull and sway in this but by 1990 they had dis-banded. It isn't worth a trip across the entire Atlantic to visit, though would be if visiting from the UK and tying it in with a visit to King John's Castle Clancy Strand Walk and maybe The Curragower.
9. Askeaton
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 70alecial - Lincoln, United States
Askeaton is a beautiful small town with very friendly citizens and beautiful buildings and ruins to see. We visited a couple churches and the Askeaton Castle, very much worth seeing!
