Limerick is a great touring centre with much of Irelands best tourism attractions close to hand. Shannon Airport is only a mere 18 kilometres from the heart of Limerick city. You have many styles of accomodation in Limerick to choose from - including apartments, Bed and Breakfast, self catering and more. Many buses run in all directions to and from Limerick city.

You can head northwest to the Burren. North-northwest to the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher, don’t forget to visit the famous Bunratty Castle & Folk Park on the way. Turning North will take you to the picturesque Connemara and the friendly Gaeltacht even further North leads to Sligo - WB Yates country.

Facing southwest from Limerick city you can look forward to outings to the Kingdom and the Rose of Tralee, even further south-west carries you along the rugged West Cork coast with its unspoiled natural beauty. Travelling south of Limerick City takes you through the green dairy countryside of the Golden Vale to the city by the lee, Cork. Don’t forget to call into Foto Island Wildlife Park with its vast array of freely roaming animals.

While staying in Limerick city you must visit the Hunt Museum with its private collection from the Hunt family. The museum boasts a huge range of original Bronze Age, Celtic and Medieval art relics and ancient artifacts.