| Limerick Luimneach | ||
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| State | Ireland | |
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| Region | Munster | |
| Inhabitants | 90.757 | |
| Prefix tel | 353 61 | |
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Limerick is the capital of the homonymous county in Ireland.
To know
Third center ofIreland by number of inhabitants, Limerick also holds the sad record of the city with the highest crime rate linked to unemployment and drug dealing, which has earned it the nickname of "Stab City", a city of (easy) stab wounds.
Geographical notes
Limerick is located at the point where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean with a very long estuary (113 km). At the height of Limerick the Shannon receives the waters of the Abbey River which forms King's Island where the main monuments of the city are located.
How to orient yourself
Limerick: full screen map.The center extends over an island, the King's Island where the Vikings first settled. There are the castle of King John and the cathedral of Santa Maria.
The district of Irish Town, connected to King's Island by the Mathew Bridge which spans the Abbey River. The most significant square of Irish Town is St John's Square which is overlooked by the church also dedicated to San Giovanni.
Newtown Pery it is the nicest neighborhood in the center. It extends on the banks of the Shannon and its main street is O'Connell St which has retained a few Georgian houses.
How to get
L'Shannon airport (SNN) is 24 km from Limerick city center and is connected to Limerick by bus Bus Eireann which depart approximately every half hour. It operates there Ryanair with flights from Milan-Orio al Serio
On the train
At Limerick train station they arrive trains coming from Dublin, Cork is Killarney.
How to get around
What see
I. To King's Island
- King John's Castle (King's Island).
Admission: adults € 9.45, children € 5.50, family € 21.65.. 
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 17, Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 17.30.. built in 1200-1210 in the Anglo-Norman style - City Museum, Nicholas Street, (Next to the entrance to the castle), ☎ 353 61 417 826.
- St Mary's Cathedral. Anglican Cathedral.
Admission: adults € 9.45, children € 5.50, family € 21.65.. 
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 17, Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 17.30.. built in 1200-1210 in the Anglo-Norman styleII. In Irish Town
- Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, ☎ 353 61 312833. Admission: adults € 8, children € 4.25, family € 18.. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 2pm to 5pm..
- The Limerick City Gallery of Art, Carnegie Building, Pery Square, ☎ 353 061 310633. Hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm (Tuesday to 7pm), Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 2pm to 5pm..
- St John's Cathedral.
Events and parties
- Limerick Riverfest in May
- Limerick Pig 'n' Porter Tag Rugby Festival in the month of July
What to do
Shopping
Shops are generally open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm). Some shops also open on Sunday afternoons.
How to have fun
- Dolan's Warehouse, Dock Road. The restaurant has two distinct rooms. The Warehouse is reserved for rock music while Dolan's Pub and Restaurant offers live traditional Irish music
- Tons of Fun Activity Center. a large space with games dedicated to children up to 11 years.
Where to eat
Where stay
Average prices
- Woodfield House Hotel, Ennis Road, ☎ 353 61 453023.
- Jurys Inn Limerick Hotel.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Itineraries
- Bunratty Castle is Folk Park (15km from the city center via the road towards Shannon Airport) - Built in the 15th century, Bunratty Castle is one of the best known castles in Ireland. It was meticulously restored in 1950 by its buyer, Lord Gort. It is possible to feast in its rooms accompanied by the notes of minstrels in medieval costumes. The adjacent Folk Park is the reconstruction of an Irish village of the late '800 complete with shops and artisans who sell their artifacts. Leaving the castle and Shannon airport behind you can continue to the village of Ennis (37 km) which has preserved the medieval layout in the alleys of the center. After Ennis the landscape becomes hairless, a prelude to the wastelands of Burren and its national park (62 km from Limerick). A branch from Ennis, the "N85" leads to Cliffs of Moher (78km from Limerick), high cliffs with captivating views of the Ocean.
- To give (18 km by the road to Killarnei) - Picturesque village with thatched roof houses
- Cashel (60 km on the N24) - Town in which the Rock of Cashel, former residence of the kings of Munster passed in the hands of the church at the beginning of the 12th century. The site is one of Ireland's top attractions.
- Portumna (72km on the N7) - Located where the River Shannon flows into Lough Derg, Portumna is the place to charter a boat and descend the lower Shannon. Closer to Limerick is the village of Mountshannon (43km) also on the banks of Lough Derg and where fishing is possible.
