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Riverside City
Limerick is a riverside city of modest size, and is Ireland's third most populated city. Limerick is situated in the heart of Ireland's beautiful [wiki=6180b5fcfde5e2ffc9e1b02750dcec24]Shannon Region[/wiki]. The city overlooks the majestic and historic King John's Castle which is perched on its Shannon river bank. A city of many contrasts, it has managed to successfully blend the modern with the historic. It offers many cultural attractions, including cinema, theatre, museums, concerts, walking tours, boat rides and a wide variety of sports amenities. There is the lively atmosphere in traditional pubs, discos and restaurants. Being centrally located between the major attractions of [wiki=002c887b8369e59e6f58a5d06a8d0817]Cork[/wiki] and [wiki=ab152fbe68afc3715bae8e24d1e9b221]Galway[/wiki] it is not as popular with tourists in the region.
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Itineraries
[wiki=1484042ee3196faa8455110bcbf2e36b]Weekend break in Limerick[/wiki] - two and a half days in Limerick
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By plane
Shannon Airport [http://www.shannonairport.com] serves Limerick and is located just 25km along the N18. Shannon Airport is an International Airport that services locations both within Europe and to the United States. Daily flights from Shannon Airport to New York, Newark and Chicago are operated by Delta, Aer Lingus and United Airlines while Ryanair mainly services destinations in the UK and Europe.
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By bus
Limerick City is served very well by Bus Eireann [url=http://www.buseireann.ie]]who operate services to and from Limerick city to Athlone, Balbriggan, [[Cork[/url]], [wiki=b64531606e235793dabe258347b6883d]Drogheda[/wiki], [wiki=50fefb5efb085fd11b1a4fd2b6dda0aa]Dublin[/wiki], Dundalk, [wiki=ab152fbe68afc3715bae8e24d1e9b221]Galway[/wiki], [wiki=67f59f563cf084c5caca08f51ee9ce1d]Navan[/wiki], [wiki=4987e9e70e95578c28d378b5329383ae]Kilarney[/wiki] Sligo and [wiki=9ada3a82683411344b1a0d19dfc1c615]Waterford[/wiki].
From Galway and Cork is served by Citylink's bus service [http://www.citylink.ie/timetable-galw2cork.htm].
Dedicated public coach hire services to Concerts, Festivals and Sporting Events[http://www.kellytravel.ie/].
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By train
Limerick is connected to the Irish Rail [url=http://www.irishrail.ie]]network by Colbert Station which is on Parnell Street in Limerick City. Limerick City is connected by rail (either directly or indirectly) with the main cities/towns of [[Waterford[/url]], [wiki=623145997cee6352dace475eaf530fff]Belfast[/wiki], [wiki=50fefb5efb085fd11b1a4fd2b6dda0aa]Dublin[/wiki], [wiki=ab152fbe68afc3715bae8e24d1e9b221]Galway[/wiki], [wiki=002c887b8369e59e6f58a5d06a8d0817]Cork[/wiki], [wiki=8dd1950752ea2837aa9483180efafde9]Tralee[/wiki] and [wiki=38e5ce5bef2af5634395b6a8e5b486fe]Ennis[/wiki].
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Car rental
It makes sense to pick up a rental car at Shannon Airport if you are arriving by plane as it's much more convenient. If you require to collect in the city, call up your preferred car rental dealer and they will arrange your rental pick up. All the major car rental companies in Ireland have locations at Shannon. Shannon Airport is easily accessible from Limerick by Bus or Taxi services.
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Public Bus services are available in Limerick but the city is quite contained and everything is within walking distance.
Quite easy to get from City Centre out to UL / Castletroy Area and back via the public bus.
[url=http://www.transportforireland.ie/faq/real-time/]Real-time transportation updates[/url].
* [url=https://www.bikeshare.ie/]Coca-Cola Zero® Bikes[/url] is an exciting new addition to the cities of Limerick, Cork and Galway. Bike stations are located throughout the cites to provide a healthy and convenient means of transport.
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Limerick has a host of attractions. See the Limerick Coordination Office [url=http://www.limerickcoordination.ie]]for a full events guide
* King John's Castle, located on King's Island (in the heart of Limerick City), [url=http://www.shannonheritage.com/KJC.htm[/url]]Open: 10-16.30 Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec, 9.30-17.00 Mar/Apr, 9.30-17.30 May-Oct.
* Thomond Park, one of the Ireland's most famous sporting arenas, and the proud home of Munster Rugby, who are twice crowned European champions and have beaten the world's best in this stadium including the mighty All Blacks. Recently renovated to international standards, re-opened in November 2008. It has a new modern music bar and great facilities for young and old. You must experience a rugby game, even if you like sport or not, when you visit to witness its often talked about unique atmosphere.[http://www.munsterrugby.ie/[/url]
* St. John's Cathedral This impressive church has the tallest spire in Ireland at an amazing 94m (308 ft)
[http://www.limerickdioceseheritage.org/StJohns/chStJohns.htm]
* The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, phone: +353 61 312 833 (email:[mailto:reservations@huntmuseum.com], fax +353 61 312834) [url=http://www.huntmuseum.com/]]Open 10-17:00 Mon-Sat, 14:00-17:00 Sun. (Adults €7.20, Concessions €5.80, Children €3.50)
* St Mary's Cathedral located on King's Island, phone: +353 61 416 238, [http://cathedral.limerick.anglican.org/[/url]
* Downtown Georgian Architecture
*UL Arena for sports, walking by the lakes and crossing The Living Bridge.
*Limerick Milk Market is a hive of activity at the weekend, everything under the sun is for sale, bargains galore, art, books, clothes, antiques, fresh food and even farmers milk! [http://www.milkmarketlimerick.com/]
*Peoples Park very central in Limerick, if you like romantic walks.
*Daniel O'Connell monument. It's perched at the top of O'Connell street in the Georgian district.
*The Treaty Stone on Thomond bridge.
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The Hunt Museum offers a unique collection of treasures. Located in the historic Custom House and overlooking the Shannon, it features a diverse range of artefacts, from archeological finds to 20th century art exhibitions.
*Limerick City Gallery of Art
*Munster Rugby [http://www.munsterrugby.ie] - Rugby union side that compete in the Magners League alongside teams from Ireland, Scotland and Wales (and also Italy from 2010-11), and the Europe-wide Heineken Cup. Munster's main home is Thomond Park, recently expanded and renovated into an impressive modern facility. Munster supporters are among the most fanatical and yet respectful in all of sport-one long-standing tradition is absolute silence when a player, even an opponent, is kicking for goal.
*St. John's Cathedral For the tallest spire in Ireland.
*St. Mary's Cathedral
*The Belltable
*University Concert Hall
*Walk over the Shannon river and view King John's Castle
*Shop in pedestrianised Cruise's Street
*The Milk Market (weekend only)
*The Potatoe Market (weekend only)
*The Peoples Park
*This is one of six houses built in 1838 by the Pery Square Tontine Company. The house was faithfully restored by Limerick Civic Trust, and offers a unique experience to visitors of all ages. Starting at the front door, the original marbled walls and period stairs links the grandeur of upstairs living with the simplicity of the downstairs service area.
*Moviedrone hours="12-22.00" Good place to hang out and play videogames.
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Crescent Shopping Centre, Dooradoyle
*Cruises Street, City Centre
*Topshop, Roches Street
*a|wear, William's Street
*French Connection, William's Street
*Solo, Denmark Street
*Concepts, Catherine Street
*Brown Thomas, O'Connell Street
*Debenhams, O'Connell Street
*L'Occitane, Thomas Street
*O'Mahony's booksellers, O'Connell Street[http://www.omahonys.ie]
*River Island, Cruises Street
*New Look, Cruises Street
*In Vogue, Thomas Street
*Pennys, O'Connell Street
*River Deep Mountain High, Rutland Street
*The Hunt Museum Shop, Rutland Street
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Jasmine Palace, O'Connell St [http://www.jasminepalace.ie ] - beautiful restaurant.
*Copper and Spice, Annacotty [http://www.copperandspice.com/]
*Thai Gourmet, O'Connell St [http://www.thaigourmet.ie/]
*Azur,8 Georges Quay [http://www.azurcafebrasserie.ie/]
*Texas Steakeout, O'Connell St [http://www.texassteakout.com/]
*The Grove, The Grove, `11 Upper Cecil Street for yummy vegetarian food
*Milano, Harvey's Quay [http://www.milano.ie/]
*Chocolat,109 O'Connell St [http://www.chocolatrestaurant.ie/]
*Rocking Joes [http://http://http://www.rockinjoes.ie/ ] Nice family restaurant...you will feel like you are in Grease!
*Bella Italia,43 Thomas Street [http://www.bellaitalia.ie//]
*La Piccola Italia, 56 O'Connell Street
*The Locke Bar, George's Quay[http://www.lockebar.com//]
*The Cornstore, 19 Thomas Street[http://www.cornstorerestaurantslimerick.ie//]
*Award winning Asian restaurant.No main course costs more than €10
*The best of locally sourced food with offerings ranging of Thai style mussels, hot & spicy chicken wings to gourmet burgers, succulent Irish Steaks and the classic chicken Maryland all cooked on the grill which can be enjoyed in the comfort of our light and airy surroundings.
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Nancy Blake's Pub, Denmark Street [url=http://www.nancyblakes.com]]Popular and crowded. Live Music most weeks
*The Old Quarter, Denmark Street [http://www.oldquarter.ie/pub.html[/url]
*Flannerys Bar, Denmark Street. There are quite a few 'Flannery's pubs in Limerick.
*Smyths, Denmark Street, [http://www.smythsbar.com/]
*Molly Malones, Ellen Street. Be careful with the bouncers. Late Bar and dance floor. Gets crowded. Great place to end a night of partying
*Costello's Tavern, Alternative music venue, Dominic Street.
*Jerry Flannerys Bar, Catherine Street.
*The Locke, Great outdoor drinking/eating spot, Georges Quay [url=http://www.lockebar.com/]]Dress a bit nicer for this bar. Lovely atmosphere. Great for a casual night of drinking with close friends or family.
*Micky Martins, Augustinian Lane. Tucked away in an L shaped alley [Augustinian Lane[/url] with a nice outdoor area when the weather permits. Good beer decent beer selection for Limerick. Hoegaarden on tap.
*Riddlers, Sarsfield Street.
*Tom Collins's Oyster Saloon, Cecil Street (genuine old man's pub)
*Dolans Pub, Dock road. Traditional Irish bar with traditional Irish live music. Wharehouse in back which houses techno parties. [http://www.dolans.ie/]
*Gleeson's (aka "The White House"), O'Connell Street. Open Mic nights and Poetry nights
*Paddy Frawleys, Thomas Street,
*The Still House , Thomas Street,
*Charlie Chaplin's, Cruises Street.
*Relatively quiet normally. Monday Nights draw in the crowds from Mary I as generally during the school semester a group of students from Mary I will play Irish Trad late in the night. The barmen here will make you feel quite at home. Though small its quite cozy.
*Great pub with a really warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Delicious food served all day and craft beers to go with them, live musicians most nights, great place to watch the match.
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Budget
Owner, Nora, is renowned for her hospitality and the full Irish breakfast comes highly recommended. Ensuite rooms with TV available.
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Mid-range
Quiet and nice B&B in the outskirts, friendly and helpful landlord, complete irish breakfast. Unlike advertised, not all rooms are ensuite, and the common bathroom is aging but otherwise the facilities are quite fine.
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* Health and fitness Centre with pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Hours: 9am t0 7pm on weekends. 9am to 8:30pm on weekdays.
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* Pleasant, ivy-covered red brick hotel on the outskirts of town, manages to feel small and cozy although it's actually rather large. Pub, restaurant and nightclub on grounds.
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* 4 Star hotel in the heart of Limerick City Centre, with leisure facilities and meeting rooms.
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Splurge
Absolute Hotel Limerick [url=http://www.absolutehotel.com]]Four Star hotel luxury spa hotel in the heart of Limerick City Centre.
*Adare Manor, [http://www.adaremanor.com/[/url]
*Castletroy Park, [http://www.castletroy-park.ie/]
*Glin Castle, [http://www.www.glincastle.com]
*Hilton Limerick Hotel, [http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SNNHIHI-Hilton-Limerick-Hotel/index.do]
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* The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick is located near to Shannon Airport and city centre.
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In contrast to its "Stab City" reputation, Limerick is a generally stable city and remarkable improvements in safety have been made in recent years. Being a modest sized city, Limerick's city centre is safe and cosy, even at nights and weekends. Since it is the home of many universities; weekends and weekdays - pubs usually fill up with students of all sorts from all over the world, some getting way too drunk. Generally as is the case of any of the modern cities in Ireland, use your common sense and exercise caution and you will have a fantastic time.
If you do run into trouble, the police station (Gardai) is on Henry Street in the city centre. The number of the local police (Gardai) is +353 61 212 400, note: a non-emergency number. The emergency dial is the standard 112 or 999, as always.
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