Limerick Apartment Types

Limerick – one of the best loved cities in Ireland and a popular destination home to a whole host of sights and attractions.

History

The city of Limerick dates from at least the 9th century Viking settlement. The city was redesigned in the 12th century by the Normans with much of the city’s famous architecture being built during this period namely King John’s Castle and St Mary’s Cathedral. During the 17th century the city played a pivotal role in the civil wars during this period, besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1651 and then twice by the Williamites in the 1690s before the signing of the Treaty of Limerick in 1691. During the 18th century the old city walls were demolished making way for a well-planned and prosperous Georgian town. During this period the city grew rich through trade. The Act of Union in 1800 and the Great Famine left Limerick in a bad state of economic decline before the opening of major railway links between the late 1840s and early 1860s developed Limerick into a regional centre of communications. The city prospered during the Celtic Tiger period of the 1990s and is today a centre for technology and the fourth largest city in Ireland.

Getting In & Getting Around

Shannon Airport is located 25km (16 miles) from Limerick and serves a number of European and US destinations. Colbert Station is the main train station in the city with direct connections to a number of cities including Dublin, Belfast and Cork. Bus services connect Limerick with major Irish cities such as Cork, Dublin and Galway as well as serving the city’s surrounding area. Limerick is fairly compact and is easily navigated on foot.

Culture, Sights & Attractions

Limerick is probably the last unspoilt city in Ireland and is great for getting a taste of times gone by. There are a number of famous sights to explore including King John’s Castle, St Mary’s cathedral and the Treaty Stone. The city also boasts a number of interesting museums including the Hunt Museum, Limerick Museum and the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, located just outside the centre. O’Connell Street is the main thoroughfare of the city and is a great spot for shopping, grabbing some lunch or seeing the city’s roots. Going on a tour is a great way to see the city and there are a fair few to choose from including the Angela’s Ashes Tour, historical walking tour and a boat tour along the River Shannon.

Eating Out

There are a number of great options for eating out in Limerick ranging from traditional pubs to fine restaurants. A whole host of cuisine is available too including traditional and modern Irish fare, European influenced and Asian styles. 

Outside The City

Limerick is the gateway to a number of popular destinations in Ireland. Galway is an extremely popular city in the west of Ireland and is easily reached from Limerick. Here you can walk around Eyre Square, see the Spanish Arch or, if you’re brave enough, jump off the concrete diving board into the brisk Atlantic Ocean at the Promenade in Salthill. Adare is a quaint village located just 15km south-west of Limerick where you can see Desmond Castle, Adare Manor and a range of thatched roof cottages and for sports enthusiasts there two golf courses in the Adare.

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