Limerick

Limerick is an administrative city in County Limerick, stretching along both banks of the Shannon with medieval structures and wide Georgian streets in the center. Pedestrian areas lead from the quays to the old town, while parks and public squares spread across the wider area.

Vikings founded the settlement in 812, before Normans expanded it into a strategic base with castle and town walls during the 13th century. Later it served as a trading port and grew into a Georgian commercial center in the 18th century.

Opera, theater and galleries fill the cultural calendar, especially around the old dock quarter. Pubs offer live traditional music most nights, drawing locals and visitors in equal numbers.

The main train station connects the city with Dublin and Cork, while the center is easily walkable once you arrive. Orientation is easiest along the river or by following signposted walking routes leading to the core.

The Hunt Museum holds over 2000 objects from different eras, from Stone Age tools to works by Picasso. The Milk Market, dating from 1852, remains one of the oldest covered markets in the country and still operates daily.

Location: County Limerick

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Website: https://limerick.ie

GPS coordinates: 52.66125,-8.63012

Latest update: December 3, 2025 09:00