Cork Airport 1 hr 38
Lough Gur (26 min) Tranquil, horseshoe-shaped lake with picnic areas, walking paths & a heritage centre. Limerick City Gallery of Art (14 min) Landmark contemporary Irish art gallery, with minimalist extension and changing exhibits, plus cafe. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (25 min) A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. St. Mary's Cathedral (11 min) Iconic 12th-century cathedral with large stained-glass windows & a small burial ground. Limerick Museum (15 min) Town archives showcasing traditional crafts, furniture, archaeology, paintings, maps and prints. The Hunt Museum (11 min) Former custom house holding a 2000-strong collection of ancient and modern ethnographic treasures. People's Park, Limerick (14 min) The Milk Market (12 min) Airy, covered market selling fruits, veggies, meats, dairy items, crafts & baked goods since 1852. King John's Castle (12 min) Restored medieval fortress with a visitor centre, period costumes and interactive exhibits. King's Island, Limerick (13 min) Architecture and history St John's Cathedral (10 min) Built in 1861, this Catholic cathedral features the country's tallest spire, rising to 94 m. Treaty Stone (12 min) Monument with a stone said to be used in the signing of the 1691 Treaty of Limerick. Tait's Clock (15 min) Redemptorist Catholic Church (16 min) Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (25 min) A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. |