Limerick is full of world-class museums, theatres, galleries and attractions, sure to keep your ‘To-Do List’ topped up for quite some time. But what if you want to tick off something a little bit special? Something quintessentially Limerick? We’ve got you covered, with our list of some uniquely Limerick experiences that you just won’t find anywhere else…
Climb Ireland’s tallest indoor climbing wall at UL
Ready to scale new heights? Well Limerick can provide a solution to your outlook needs! Strap yourself in and get to grips with Ireland’s tallest indoor climbing wall, located at the University of Limerick....discover more.
Commune with our Neolithic ancestors at Grange Stone Circle
A mystical, magical place, Grange Stone Circle is also the largest in Ireland, with a near perfect shape. Shards of broken Neolithic pottery, animal bones and other objects found at the site, suggest the circle was used for sacred rituals and the 4,000 year old site, has both captivated and intrigued locals and visitors for many years. Check it out and be mystified for yourself....discover more.
Indulge in a decadent stay at Ireland’s Leading Hotel 2024, Adare Manor
A lavish experience, Adare Manor, set in 840 acres of pristine parkland offers prestige without pretense and magic without the nonsense. Awarded Ireland’s Leading Hotel for 2024 at the World Travel Awards, we honestly couldn’t think of anywhere we’d rather luxuriate and relax in....discover more.
Devour a gravy chip at Limerick’s iconic Chicken Hut
A quintessential Limerick experience and one which enjoys a cult following - most likely for the gravy used on their chicken and chips, which is quite possibly the best you will find anywhere in the country! Its magical ingredients are a well-kept secret. The forks in the bag...discover more.
Paddle along the mighty river Shannon
Kayaking on Ireland’s longest river, the majestic River Shannon, offers a completely different and unique perspective on Limerick. Take a guided kayaking tour and learn all about the history of the city as well as some fun facts to impress your friends with. As an added bonus, you will get to enjoy the river’s abundant wildlife on your travels....discover more.
Sip, savour and repeat at Cahill’s Tea Shop
Located in a 19th century tobacco and snuff factory, Cahill’s Tea takes you on a journey through rare and fascinating tea blends from tea gardens and plantations across China, India, Ceylon and India. Stick the kettle on! Discover more.
Go back in time to a hidden Irish Viking settlement at King John’s Castle
Did you know that in the undercroft of King John’s Castle lies the outline of two Ostmen houses, discovered in 1990? The Ostmen, or ‘Men from the East’ were Scandinavians anciently settled in Ireland. Thought to be the oldest houses in Limerick, they offer a very rare insight into Limerick and Ireland’s pre-Norman history....discover more.
Discover magnificent medieval curiosities at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Medieval times were just a bit… quirkier, weren’t they? Founded on land donated by the High King of Munster, Donal Mór O’Brien in 1168, St. Mary’s Cathedral deserves a whole article just for itself when you consider the centuries of stories that are embedded in its walls. From the Leper’s squint which allowed Lepers to see and hear mass safely, to the only set of pre-Elizabethan miserichords to exist in Ireland and from the exquisite stained glass windows to the grave of the Prince Milo of Montenegro, there is so much to take in here....discover more.
