Cork Airport 1 hr 39
Limerick Museum (8 min) Town archives showcasing traditional crafts, furniture, archaeology, paintings, maps and prints. Craggaunowen (24 min) Archaeological park with 1500s castle, recreated Celtic dwellings and hide boat used by Tim Severin. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (12 min) A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. King John's Castle (6 min) Restored medieval fortress with a visitor centre, period costumes and interactive exhibits. Limerick City Gallery of Art (9 min) Landmark contemporary Irish art gallery, with minimalist extension and changing exhibits, plus cafe. St John's Cathedral (11 min) Built in 1861, this Catholic cathedral features the country's tallest spire, rising to 94 m. The Milk Market (10 min) Airy, covered market selling fruits, veggies, meats, dairy items, crafts & baked goods since 1852. The Hunt Museum (9 min) Former custom house holding a 2000-strong collection of ancient and modern ethnographic treasures. People's Park, Limerick (8 min) Curraghchase Forest Recreational Area (21 min) Treaty Stone (6 min) Monument with a stone said to be used in the signing of the 1691 Treaty of Limerick. Redemptorist Catholic Church (10 min) St. Mary's Cathedral (8 min) Iconic 12th-century cathedral with large stained-glass windows & a small burial ground. Lough Gur (29 min) Tranquil, horseshoe-shaped lake with picnic areas, walking paths & a heritage centre. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (12 min) A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. |