Angela’s Ashes Walking Tour

This guided tour presents the Limerick City locations described in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Angela’s Ashes,” by Frank McCourt. Tours depart from the Limerick Tourist Office in Arthur's Quay.

• Address:

  Arthur's Quay, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 317522

• More info:

  Duration: 2 hours.

Belltable Arts Centre

Belltable is the centre of performance and visual arts for the mid-west region. It has a programme filled with theatre, dance, film, music and visual art running throughout the year. The annual Spring festival of Fringe theatre, Unfringed, brings together all manner of performances.

• Web:

  www.limetreetheatre.ie

• E-mail:

  info@limetreetheatre.ie

• Address:

  69 O’Connell Street, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 953400

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 12pm–5.30pm

Bishops Palace - Limerick Civic Trust

Adjacent to King's John's Castle, this is the restored home of former Protestant Bishops of Limerick. The Palace has a classical facade and is related to the English Palladian style. The General Tour showcases the military memorabilia and artefacts gathered by the Carol family through the generations.

• Web:

  www.limerickcivictrust.ie

• E-mail:

  info@limerickcivictrust.ie

• Address:

  Kings Island, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 313399

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–4pm

• More info:

  Duration: 90 minutes.

Canon Sheehan Loop

A journey through mythic, Hobbit-esque landscapes, the Canon Sheehan Loop is a verdant green trail on the border with Cork. Wander impish woodlands in a haze of wildflowers and natural forestry. Stop to admire the "mass rock" - used as an altar for outdoor Catholic masses in the 17th century. The trail is 7.6km and suitable for all skill levels.

• Address:

  Glenanaar Forest Car Park, Ballyguyroe North

Desmond Castle Adare

This 13th-century castle was erected with an ancient ring fort by the Earls of Kildare. In the rebellion of 1536, it was forfeited and granted to the Earls of Desmond who gave the castle its present name. The guided tours start from Adare Heritage Centre, where a shuttle bus will take you to the castle.

• Web:

  www.adareheritagecentre.ie

• E-mail:

  reception@adareheritagecentre.ie

• Address:

  Adare Heritage Centre, Main Street, Adare, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 396666

• Opening hours:

  June to September: Daily 9am–6pm

Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum

Intrepid adventurers will delight in these stories about the brave world of transatlantic air travel. Learn the history of the flying boats in an authentic 1940's cinema featuring the award winning film 'Atlantic Conquest,' or marvel at the only Boeing B314 replica in the world. The museum also showcases the original terminal building, radio and weather room, compete with transmitters, receivers and Morse code equipment.

• Web:

  www.flyingboatmuseum.com

• E-mail:

  info@flyingboatmuseum.com

• Address:

  Foynes, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 69 65416

• Opening hours:

  March 15th to mid-November: Daily 9.30am–5.00pm. July to August: Daily 9.30am–6.00pm

• More info:

  The last entry is 1 hour before closing.

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.

• Web:

  www.thomondpark.ie

• Address:

  Thomond Park, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 421109

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".

• Web:

  www.huntmuseum.com

• Address:

  Rutland Street, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 312833

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.

• Web:

  www.milkmarketlimerick.ie

• Address:

  Cornmarket Row, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 214782

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.

• Web:

  www.whitehousebarlimerick.com

• Address:

  O'Connell Street, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 412377

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.

• Web:

  www.frankmccourtmuseum.com

• Address:

  Hartstonge Street, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 87 3735015