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Limerick, Ireland

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On the River Shannon, the ancient city of Limerick merits at least a day’s visit. For many visitors, it may be best known as the setting for writer Frank McCourt’s searing memoir Angela’s Ashes.

Overview

Limerick City is one of the country’s main tourist destinations, the city is only a 15 minute drive from Shannon Airport.

Limerick City has a vibrant nightlife, with numerous nightclubs; Trinity Rooms probably being the best known nationally with acts like the Human League, The Blizzards Femi Kuti and Roger Sanchez having played there in the last year. Pubs such as Nancy Blakes, The Wicked Chicken, Mickey Martins and The Old Quarter give a range of drinking experiences from the warm and cosy to cutting edge. Traditional Irish Music is based around Dolans Warehouse which is firmly established on the national Trad circuit and also hosts many local, national and international folk, indie, jazz and rock acts.

Things to do

Be sure to see King John’s Castle and tower, the view from atop St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. John’s Square (note the old wall) and the library-museum.

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