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 Sacred & Religious Sites in County Limerick, Province of Munster
Discover the best top things to do in County Limerick, Ireland including St. Joseph's Church, Glenstal Abbey, Church of the Holy Rosary, St. Saviour's Dominican Church, Old Franciscan Friary, St. John's Church, Old Augustinian Friary, Saint Munchin's Catholic Church, St. John's Cathedral, Holy Trinity Abbey Church.
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1. St. Joseph's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
This church played a prominent role in Frank McCourt's book, "Angela's Ashes."
2. Glenstal Abbey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Built in 1830 in the style of a 12th century castle as an expansive family residence, with elaborate landscaping of trees and man-made lakes, Glenstal became a Bendictine abbey when the family moved to England in 1920. Today it includes a school of arts and crafts and a new church which houses a collection icons, silver and other treasures.
3. Church of the Holy Rosary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. St. Saviour's Dominican Church
5. Old Franciscan Friary
6. St. John's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
7. Old Augustinian Friary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Skibumlady - Charlotte, United States
We made a quick stop at this historic church along the way from Limerick to Killarney. Spent about an hour here, self-guided tour (no pamphlets or attendants present). ABBEY: Formerly known as the "Black Abbey", church was an Augustinian Friary built in 1316. It is now St. Nicholas' Church and St. Nicholas' National School. We were able to see all of the site except the school which was in session. Some original buildings remain, including is a portion of the current church; the cloisters, walkways that formed the center of the monastic buildings; and the refectory, or hall where the monks ate. Walked through ancient walkways where the Franciscan monks used to work. Saw where they cooked (large brick ovens, no longer used). Monastery continued for about 200 years after founding. Then, in the 1530's, Henry VIII of England destroyed monasteries in both England, Ireland, and Wales, and the Augustinian Abbey was dissolved. Monks were driven out sometime between 1567 and 1585. The church then sat in ruins for more than 200 years. Congregation worshiped in other places during this time. Restoration of the Abbey took place through the early 1800's. CHURCH: The congregation of St. Nicholas Church is celebrated its 700th anniversary in 2015. Note the very large image on wall - Ten Commandments, creeds, prayers, etc. Wooden ceiling and stitched kneeling pads with each pew (wide variety of designs with Biblical themes). Large baptismal font, memorials on walls, and stained glass (intricate and colorful).
8. Saint Munchin's Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
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.
9. St. John's Cathedral
10. Holy Trinity Abbey Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By AussiesBallarat - Ballarat, Australia
Near the Visitor Centre, this stunning church is easy to find in the village of Adare, and well worth a visit. The stone work is complemented by magnificent stained-glass windows. We wished it had have been a Sunday so that we could attend a service - it would be magical.
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