Limerick: See
1 King John's Castle, Nicholas St V94 FX25, ☏ +353 61 370 501. Nov-Feb 10AM-5PM, Mar-Oct 9:30AM-6PM. Built in the 13th century by King John over a Viking fortification. The walls, well bashed about over the years, enclose a large courtyard. Adult €15, conc or child €11. (updated Apr 2024)
Widows Alms Houses just south of the castle were built in 1691 to house soldiers' widows.
2 Catherine McAuley House 100 m east of the castle is a home for elderly nuns, embellished by a vivid mural. There are stretches of the old city walls alongside, including a sally port.
3 St Mary's Cathedral, Bridge St V94 E068, ☏ +353 61 310 293. Mon-Sat 11AM-4PM. Anglican cathedral founded in 1168, with the tower added in the 14th century. Features include the ceremonial Great West Door, the limestone-slab original altar, and the chandeliers. Buried in the nave is the last High King of Munster, Domnall Mór Ua Briain (d 1194). Sunday service is from 11AM, no visiting then. Adult €5, child free. (updated Apr 2024)
4 Hunt Museum (Iarsmalann Hunt), Customs House, Rutland St V94 EV8A, ☏ +353 61 312 833. Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-5PM. Formed from the personal collection of John and Gertrude Hunt, ranging over Classical, Irish prehistoric and early Christian, and Olmec. Plus rotating exhibitions. Adult €12.50, conc €10, under 16s free. (updated Apr 2024)
5 St John's Cathedral (Ardeaglais Seán Naofa), Cathedral Place V94 H521, ☏ +353 61 414 624. This impressive Roman Catholic cathedral is in neo-Gothic style and has the tallest spire in Ireland at 94 m (308 ft). Built in 1861 and designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since. Six bishops are buried here. (updated Apr 2024)
6 Limerick City Gallery of Art (Gailearaí Ealaíon Chathair Luimní), Carnegie Building, Pery Sq V94 E67F, ☏ +353 61 310 633. Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM. Displays all Irish artists, plus large collections of posters and contemporary drawings. Free. (updated Apr 2024)
People's Museum of Limerick (Músaem na nDaoine Luimnigh), 2 Pery Sq V94 HF53 (just south of art gallery), ☏ +353 833 994 186. Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PM. Extensive collection of city life, including exhibits on Frank McCourt which are no longer have a separate museum. Adult €5, conc €3. (updated Apr 2024)
7 O'Connell Street is lined with confident Georgian architecture. The Daniel O'Connell monument perches at the top of the street.
8 Treaty Stone next to Thomond bridge is a rough limestone block used for mounting horses. It was supposedly upon this stone that the Treaty of Limerick was signed on 3 Oct 1691, ending the siege of the city and the war between the Jacobites and William of Orange. The Treaty permitted the defeated Jacobite soldiers to leave for France (which most did), or to enlist in William's army, or to go home. It also ensured protection of the defeated Catholic gentry provided they swore allegiance to King William. …