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Limerick is not only Ireland’s third largest city but also one of Ireland’s oldest cities, founded in 812 by the Vikings. It is situated on the west coast of Ireland in county Shanon. Book your car with Enjoy Travel today to make great savings ! Hiring a car could not be easier with pick up locations in the city itself as well as at Shannon Airport. Prices from Downtown Limerick start at about £20 per day but are only £9 per day if you pick up from Shannon Airport in off peak season. It is worth hiring a car not only to get to the city more easily but also to explore the city’s surroundings, such as ‘Ireland’s prettiest village’, Adare.

• Guide
• Things to do
• Shopping & Eating out
• Transport

Guide to Limerick

Unlike most of Ireland the area is not renowned for its natural beauty and impressive landscapes but Limerick is a happening city which seems to have experienced its very own renaissance. The city is home to spruced-up quays, an impressive arts scene, several famous sports teams and even a few festivals, including the renowned St Patrick’s Day Celebrations as well as the annual Richard Harris International Film Festival. The city’s past is one worth knowing: having been besieged by Cromwell’s forces for a year in 1650, it was also crippled by a wave of organised crime in the early part of the 21st century.

Things to do in Limerick

Like any happening city, Limerick hosts a wide variety of cultural life. From world famous museums, including the Hunt Museum which is home to works by the likes of Renoir and Picasso to St Mary’s Cathedral , which dates back to 1168. The 800 year old Castle, built under the orders of King John, is worth a visit, especially in the summer where there are historical characters in the courtyard telling tales from the era. There are also plenty of outdoor activities worth engaging in including hiking, mountain biking in the renowned Ballyhoura, a hilly expanse of trails in the forest or even kayaking along the Shanon river. Thomond Park Stadium is also home ground to the Munster Rugby Team, famous for defeating the New Zealand Team 12-0 in 1978.

Shopping & Eating out in Limerick

Whether it be for a bit of shopping or to feast on street food, head to Milk Market on Cornmarket Row. It is sometimes described as a microcosm of the city, as it is full of color and energy, home to pop-up restaurants, artisan foods, antiques, music and art. Limerick is also home to an incredible Italian food scene which seems to have emerged thanks to the Italian migrants dating back from the late 19th Century through the Second World War. Like any other Irish location, there is also a host of pubs serving lashings of local brews and traditional irish food.

Transport in Limerick

The city centre is only a 20 minute drive from Shannon Airport, which is probably the easiest way to get there. However, Dublin airport is only just over 2 hours away and Cork is about an hour and a half away.