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Limerick The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Limerick, located on the banks of the River Shannon, holds the distinction of being Ireland's first-ever City of Culture. The city, famously remembered as the setting for Frank McCourt's "Angela's Ashes", boasts a dynamic blend of art galleries amidst its charmingly decrepit Georgian architecture. Known for its strong rugby culture, Limerick also has a thriving street art community, a bustling festival calendar, and the Milk Market that serves as a hub for food lovers.

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Population:	205,444 (2022)
Currency:	1 Euro = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	112 or 999
Newspapers:	The Limerick Post – www.limerickpost.ie The Echo – www.echo.ie The Limerick Leader – www.limerickleader.ie The Irish Times – www.irishtimes.com The Irish Independent – www.independent.ie
Opening hours:	Offices: 9am–5pm Shops: 10am–6pm
Tourist information:	Limerick Tourist Information Office 20 O'Connell Street, Limerick Opening hours: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm +353 61 317 522 LimerickTIO@failteireland.ie

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It is not simple to whittle Limerick's attractions down to just five, but the list goes to show how many different activities the city can offer. Any of them can be a nice way to kick off a sightseeing tour of the city.

Excite all your senses at The Milk Market

Excite all your senses at The Milk Market

In an old stone building that was once a corn market, Saturday mornings become the best time to capture the fusion of flavours, music and nice banter. With its grand new canopy, it’s a place buzzing with activity that gives the opportunity to savour the best pastries of the city and to buy the local artisan's works.

Enjoy the finest art by the likes of Jack B. Yeats and Seán Keating

Enjoy the finest art by the likes of Jack B. Yeats and Seán Keating

Make your way into the Limerick City Gallery to find a superb collection of Irish painting. The selection is quite vast, but among the works that should not be missed are "Chairoplanes", Jack B. Yeats’s portrayal of an amusement ride, and Seán Keating's "Simple Folk".

Sit at the same school desk as Limerick’s most famous writer's

Sit at the same school desk as Limerick’s most famous writer's

Even though he was born in Brooklyn, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt was educated in Limerick and wrote the book "Angela’s Ashes", which is about his childhood in both cities. His old school is now a museum, and a classroom from the 1930s is stored inside.

Recite or listen to poetry at the White House

Recite or listen to poetry at the White House

In the White House, the city’s oldest pub,The Irish President Michael D. Higgins has recited his poetry. Nowadays everyone can do the same with their own works, while free snacks are served for those who listen.

Discover Thomond Park's place in the world of rugby

Discover Thomond Park's place in the world of rugby

A tour of Thomond Park stadium where Munster beat the All Blacks 12-0 in 1978 is a great place to visit if you're either a rugby fan or just want to experience the city's sporting culture. Tours that go through areas that can be seen only by players and a museum are also available.

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