Best Time to Visit

The busiest time of year for Limerick's tourism is during the months of July and August, in which the weather is warm and appropriate for a bath. Always expect some rain however, as Limerick's weather is quick to change. Otherwise, the least expensive and crowded seasons for visiting are fall and winter, which are also characterised by a higher chance of rain and humidity, as well as lower temperatures.

• Web:

  www.met.ie

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Switzerland can enter Ireland without a visa. Citizens of a further 56 countries, including many in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and more are also visa-exempt. A short-stay visa waiver programme allows visitors of certain nationalities to enter Ireland visa-free if they are in possession of a UK type "C" visa, and have gone through initial immigration clearance in the UK. Holders of a Residence Card of a family member of a Union citizen, or of a red United Nations laissez-passer also enjoy a visa exemption. For those who do need a visa, one should be applied for in advance via an Irish embassy or consulate closest to them. Some nationalities also require a transit visa, even if they do not plan to leave the airport en route to their final destination. Check whether you need a visa, and what prerequisites and fees may apply:

• Web:

  www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/check-irish-visa

Airport

Shannon Airport is located approximately 28 km from Limerick City. There are direct year-round services to and from many destinations in the UK and Europe. There are also regular international flights from the USA and other worldwide destinations. Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus service, offers frequent services to and from Shannon Airport. The bus journey time between Shannon Airport and Limerick takes about 33 min. Check out Bus Eireann's timetables to plan how you can get to and from Shannon Airport: www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/to-from/bus/ Taxis are available at the 24-hour taxi desk in the Arrivals Hall or you can also book one in advance: www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/to-from/airport-taxis/ Vehicle Hire is readily available but advance reservation is recommended particularly during main holiday periods. If you are intending to hire a vehicle please ensure you have a current driving licence: www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/to-from/car-hire/

• Web:

  www.shannonairport.ie

• Address:

  Shannon Airport, Limerick

• Phone:

  +353 61 712000

Public Transport

Buses are convenient and affordable to use in Limerick. For information on bus times, tickets and prices go to www.buseireann.ie For information on rail services go to www.irishrail.ie.

• Phone:

  +353 61 313333

• More info:

  Enquiries: 1850 366 222

Taxi

Taxis and Hackney Cabs are available in Limerick. Taxis can be hailed down in the street, but Hackney Cabs must be booked from offices. Costs are measured by distance, taxis have a metre. If you have to be somewhere at a particular time, it is wise to book in advance as offices can be quite busy. All hotels will have a local taxi number.

Currency, Bank Hours and Credit Cards

The unit of currency in the Republic of Ireland is the Euro. One euro consists of 100 cents. notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500. Coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2. Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm. Each bank has one later opening day per week. Bureau de Change facilities as well as ATM machines are available at most banks. Money transfers can be organised through Western Union Money Transfer. MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards are widely accepted in Ireland.