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 The Desmond Castle, Adare. Tel: +353 (0) 61
396666. This castle was erected with an ancient ring-fort, around
the early part of the 13th century. It became a strategic fortress
during the following turbulent years and was the property of
the Earls of Kildare for nearly 300 years until the rebellion
in 1536, when it was forfeited and granted to the Earls of Desmond
who gave the castle its present name. About 8 miles southwest of Limerick. |
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Adare
Franciscan Friary. Tel: +353 61 396255. Adare Franciscan Friary
was founded by Thomas, Earl of Kildare in 1464 and most of the
building was completed by the end of the century. It was dedicated
to St Michael the Archangel. The friary is very badly overgrown
and a large tree grows out of the middle of the cloister garth.
Limited access is available to the ruin by way of the Adare Manor
Golf club (old course). Visitors are advised to check in with
the clubhouse before proceeding onto the course to ensure safe
access. About
8 miles southwest of Limerick. |
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The Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland
Street, Limerick City. Tel: +353 61 312833. This the finest 18th-century
building in Limerick. The facade is a reduced copy of the Petit
Trianon at Versailles. The Hunt Museum is home to one of Ireland's
greatest private collections of art and antiquities. Generously
donated to the 'people of Ireland' by John and Gertrude Hunt
who collected pieces from the four corners of the world. www.huntmuseum.com.
Location: In the centre
of Limerick. |
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Adare
Heritage Centre, Main Street, Adare. Tel: 061/396666. In the
centre of the village is this great heritage centre. It is housed
in a stone building with a traditional courtyard. There is a
short audiovisual presentation to explain the ruins scattered
around the area. The model shows the village in 1500. The centre
also houses a cafe, craft shop, knitwear shop, and library. About 8 miles
southwest of Limerick. |
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Lough Gur Visitor Centre, Lough Gur, Limerick.
Tel: 061/361511. Lough Gur is a small horseshoe shaped lake south
of Limerick city. It is one of Ireland’s principal archaeological
sites. The site was continuously occupied from the Neolithic
period to late medieval times. There are dwellings dating back
to 500 – 1000 AD. There is a wedge tomb dating back to 2500
BC and the Grange Stone Circle, the largest and most remarkable
of its kind in Ireland. There is free access to the lake, shores
and a pleasant parkland picnic area. About 10 miles south of Limerick. |
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King
John's Castle, Limerick. King John’s Castle is a fortified
13th century Castle on ‘King’s Island’ in the
heart of medieval Limerick, on the river Shannon. The Castle
was built between 1200 and 1210 and was repaired and extended
many times in the following centuries. The visitor centre at
the Castle contains an imaginative historical exhibition which
tells the story of the Castle.
Location: In the centre of Limerick. |
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Limerick Hotels |
| Pery's Best Western Glentworth Street Limerick Ireland |
 Limerick hotel.
Pery's is Limerick's most
Intimate Townhouse Hotel. Minutes from Limerick's main Rail and
Bus Station with shops, pubs, theatres, museums, restaurants
and nightclubs all easily accessible.
Comprising of 62 elegant ensuite rooms, with gym and sauna facilities
for all guests.. more
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| South Court Hotel Adare Rd Limerick |
 Limerick hotel.
Location: On the outskirts
of Limerick. South Court Hotel is an oasis
of Tranquillity, and a haven from the cares of commerce, situated
in beautiful Limerick. Our ranges of rooms include suites, executive
bedrooms and large family rooms to cater for your specific requirements.
While staying with us you can enjoy dining in our range of restaurants,
enjoy a relaxing drink in our traditional Irish pub or avail
of the facilities in Health Club.... |
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| Clarion Hotel Limerick Steamboat Quay Limerick |
 Limerick hotel. Superbly
located on Steamboat Quay. Minutes walk from the city centre. The Clarion is the perfect retreat from work, with
spectacular views over Limerick and it's famous River Shannon.
Relax in the hotel's SanoVitae Health and Fitness centre with
a sauna or jacuzzi. Sinergie’s Waterfront Restaurant offers
the ultimate dining experience of delectable European food, while
Kudos Bar specialises in Malaysian and Thai food served straight
from the Wok... |
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Absolute Hotel Limerick Sir Harry's Mall Limerick |
 Limerick Hotel. With stunning
views of the city and river Shannon. Hotel
facilities include a gym located on the ground floor that contains
a treadmill, rowing machine, cross trainer and weights, steam
room and aroma room and Finnish sauna. This city centre hotel
provides cool and contemporary standard rooms, 4 executive business
suites and 8 fabulous luxury suites. A 1st class spa, the Riverbank
restaurant and bar, The Refuel juice bar and Eden roof top garden.... |
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Pery's Best Western Limerick Glentworth Street Limerick |
 Limerick Hotel. Located in
the heart of Limerick City. Convenient to the airport, bus and
train station. We boast 62 en-suite bedrooms,
which are bright and relaxing, making it the perfect base for
your break whether business or pleasure. Our new drawing room
provides the perfect rendezvous point to meet with friends and
colleagues and enjoy traditional afternoon tea. Everything in
Limerick is close by - whether you want to shop or see the sights,
there are plenty of options from which to choose close to our
hotel.... |
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Sarsfield Bridge Hotel Limerick Sarsfield Street Limerick |
 Limerick Hotel. Located in
the heart of Limerick city, beside the River Shannon. Double, Triple & Twin Rooms. Bath, Wake Up Service/Alarm
Clock, Satellite TV, Telephone, Heating, Shower, Toilet, TV,
Hairdryer, Tea/Coffee Maker. Meals: Breakfast is not included
and cost..... |
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Patrick Punchs Hotel Limerick O'Connell Avenue Limerick |
 Limerick Hotel. Only 500
metres from Limerick city centre and a 20 minute drive from Shannon
International Airport. The hotel boasts
stylish guestrooms, the Orby Lounge bar, Dish restaurant, a fully
equipped leisure centre, Wi-Fi broadband in public areas and
ample car parking in the secure underground car park.... |
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Jurys Inn Limerick Lower Mallow Street Limerick |
 Limerick Hotel. Located in
the heart of the city, along the banks of the River Shannon,
just a 2 minute stroll from the shopping and cultural centre. This hotel offers you affordable 3-star accommodation
in an excellent location, making it the ideal place to stay when
visiting Limerick. Restaurant, Bar, Parking (fee required), Rooms/Facilities
for Disabled.... |
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| Radisson SAS Hotel Ennis Road Limerick (approx 2 miles from Limerick) |
 Hotel near Limerick. Nearest Rail
LIMERICK 5 kilometres . Limerick is just
3km from Limerick City and close to Shannon Airport. Set in landscaped
gardens, the hotel boasts 154 large deluxe guest rooms, Porters
Restaurant, Quench Bar, new Cocktail Bar and Limericks first
Renaissance Spa. The Spa offers Elemis products, 9 treatment
rooms, Hydrotherapy Bath, Dry Floatation Bed, Outdoor Canadian
Hot Tub, Thermal Suite and Relaxation area overlooking Japanese
Gardens... |
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Radisson SAS Hotel & Spa Limerick Ennis Road Limerick (approx 2 miles from Limerick) |
 Hotel near Limerick. Located just
13 kilometres from Shannon Airport. This
superior hotel offers luxury accommodation, an award winning
restaurant, newly refurbished bars, conference/wedding facilities
and Renaissance spa and leisure centre. Complimentary Wi-Fi is
available in all areas of the hotel.... |
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Kilmurry Lodge Hotel Limerick Dublin Road Castletroy Limerick (approx 2 miles from Limerick) |
 Hotel near Limerick. located on
the main Dublin/Limerick road (n7), adjacent to the University
of Limerick with easy access to Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary
and the West Coast. The suburban setting
of the hotel is enhanced by the four acres of landscaped gardens,
and natural light permeates the corridors and rooms. Restaurant,
Bar, Breakfast Buffet, Garden, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled,
Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, Newspapers, 24-Hour Front
Desk.... |
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Dairy Guesthouse And Activity Centre
Limerick Dromkeen Limerick (approx 7 miles from Limerick) |
 Hotel near Limerick. Near to Shannon
airport and within a 15 minute drive of Limerick and Tipperary. Free sea and river fishing rods are provided so
that you can enjoy salmon fishing in one of the finest salmon
fisheries in the Shannon region. Or if you prefer a round of
golf then you will be spoilt for choice as there are 3 golf courses
within a 15 minute drive of the guest house. The guest house
can also provide you with free use of a mountain bike enabling
you to explore the beautiful surroundings.... |
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions
and places of interest around Limerick. The Limerick
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Limerick. The Republic
of Ireland is bound to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the
east is the Irish Sea which reconnects to the ocean via the southwest
with St. George's Channel and the Celtic Sea. The Republic of
Ireland has 26 counties, and five cities — Dublin, Cork,
Galway, Limerick, and Waterford. The west-coast of Ireland features
cliffs, hills and low mountains. The centre of the country is
flat with large areas of bogland. We hope you enjoy your stay
and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Limerick hotels.
