Limerick is the birthplace of many famous people including Sir Terry Wogan, Ireland’s captain Paul O'Connell, the late Frank McCourt, Billy Whelan of Riverdance, Hollywood legend Richard Harris, boxer Andy Lee, renowned artist John Shinnors, Limerick’s rowing hero Sean McGowan and chart topping rock band the Cranberries to name but a few.
Limerick is a modern, riverside city with a population of 100,000 people built around a medieval core on King’s Island. Limerick, which has a charter older than that of London, is a vibrant, bustling metropolis that continuously reinvents itself, pleasantly surprising the visitor each time they stay.
Limerick is the birthplace of many famous people including Sir Terry Wogan, Ireland’s captain Paul O'Connell, the late Frank McCourt, Billy Whelan of Riverdance, Hollywood legend Richard Harris, boxer Andy Lee, renowned artist John Shinnors, Limerick’s rowing hero Sean McGowan and chart topping rock band the Cranberries to name but a few. Visit Limerick and you will be gaurenteed to be charmed by out wonderful local people!
Limerick’s citizens are renowned for the passion with which they support all sports, particularly Rugby and the GAA. Limerick City is home to some of the very best stadia and sporting infrastructure in Ireland including Thomond Park Stadium, home to the mighty red army of the Munster team, the Gaelic Grounds, the University of Limerick Arena and the recently developed €20 million Limerick Greyhound Stadium. So make sure to get in on the sporting action when you come to town!
Every year is a great year for festival fun in Limerick. There is something to suit all tastes and interests, check our calendar of events for full details. Visit www.limerick.ie for your festival and event guide and check out the latest announcements, special offers and competitions!
King Johns Castle, The Hunt Museum, The home of the Irish Coffee Foynes Flying boat museum, St Marys Cathedral, The Frank McCourt Museum and the Treaty Stone are just a sample of the rich diversity of attractions in Limerick!
Limerick is a shoppers paradise! The streets are teeming with glossy shops and high street stores, while pedestrian plazas are lined with colourful independent boutiques where you will find some unique pieces. Limerick City and County also have some excellent food markets.
It is more than 1,000 years ago since the first Viking traders established Limerick as a sheltered seaport at the head of the Shannon estuary. Today, whatever way you come to Limerick – by plane, train, bus, boat or car – it is easily accessible. Situated just 90 minutes from Dublin City (M7) and 1.5 hours from Cork (N20) and Galway (M18), Limerick’s location on Ireland’s West Coast can be easily reached via all major roads.
So why not choose Limerick the riverside city for your next conference or event!