Limerick, sitting on the banks of the River Shannon, is Ireland’s first ever City of Culture. Best known as the city of Frank McCourt's "Angela’s Ashes", the Limerick of today is peppered with galleries amidst elegantly crumbling Georgian architecture. The city of rugby also has a thriving street art scene, a lively festival schedule, and a crossroads tailor-made for foodies in the Milk Market.
Facts
| Population: |
194,899 |
| Currency: |
1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Search Accommodation: |
Hotels » |
| Emergency numbers: |
112 or 999 |
| Newspapers: |
Several local newspapers are published in the city, including:
The Limerick Post, published every Thursday.
The Echo, published Monday to Saturday.
The Limerick Leader.
Leaflets are also available in cafes and art venues. |
| Opening hours: |
Offices: 9am–5pm
Shops: 10am–6pm |
| Tourist information: |
Limerick City Tourist Office
Address: 20 O'Connell Street, Limerick
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
Phone: +353 61 317522
LimerickTIO@failteireland.ie |
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