Bus
Bus Eireann also provides services to Limerick from Cork, Waterford and Dublin.
For further information on bus services, telephone: 061 313333 or 01 8366111

Rail
The Dublin / Limerick line serves one station only in Co. Limerick - Colbert Station in Limerick City.
For further information on train services, telephone: 061 413355 or 01 8366222

Sea
Ireland is linked to Britain and Europe by a number of car-ferry routes. The main ports of entry are Cork, Dublin and Rosslare.

Airports

Ireland 's transatlantic airport is situated at Shannon. Scheduled services are operated by major Irish and International airlines from and to Boston, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles, with one-stop connections from most other major US cities. Regular scheduled flights operate from Dublin, London and Paris to Shannon, with charter flights from a number of other mainland European cities. 061 471444

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 RURAL

Barnagh Gap
Situated about five miles from Newcastlewest, towards Abbeyfeale, Barnagh Gap is renowned for its excellent elevated views of the surrounding countryside.


Mountains Ranges:
Ballyhoura Mountains
Galtee Mountains
Slievefelim Mountains
Mullaghareirk Mountains



Curraghchase Forest Park
Situated 26 km south-west of Limerick city, this is a 600 acre plantation of exceptional beauty. It houses the remains of the home of the poet Aubrey de Vere.


The Golden Vale
This is an area of lush fertile land in the eastern part of the county and is shared with Tipperary. It consists of a vast farming plain enclosed by mountains.


Doneraile Court and Wildlife Park
The ruins of an old castle, gate lodge, bridge and weir are on the estate. There is also a large park with wild flora and fauna, including herds of red and fallow deer.

 COASTAL

Coastline
County Limerick has a small stretch of coastline from the Shannon Estuary leading on to the mouth of the Shannon and the ocean beyond. This area, once outside Limerick City, is lined with wooded hills, most picturesque between Foynes and Glin.

River Shannon
The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland and Great Britain. The Shannon Estuary is in county Limerick. With its three great lakes, inner lakes and tributaries, the Shannon offers over 270km of waterways. The river gathers speed on its course to the sea at Limerick. The mudflats at the Shannon estuary attract a variety of wildlife. The estuary is scattered with islands, the largest of which is Scattery Island. Most of the islands are used for grazing.

Lough Gur
This small crescent lake, near Sixmilebridge is the centre of an important prehistoric site, including two stone forts from the viking period, two stone circles, an early Bronze Age tomb, two crannogs, Black Castle and the 15th century Bourchier’s Castle.

Clare Glens
Situated on the border between Limerick and Tipperary this area has beautiful waterfalls and small pools for swimming.

 HISTORICAL

Askeaton Friary
A well-preserved Franciscan Friary situated downstream from the small town along the River Deel, and dating from 1389. Askeaton Castle, in ruins, is also located a short walk away.


Glenstal Abbey, Munroe
Situated 12 miles from Limerick City, this Abbey houses the Tridentine order of priests and is also a school.


King John's Castle, Limerick city.
This restored 13th century castle is situated in Limerick city, in an area known as King's Island. Other features include excavated pre-Norman houses, fortifcations and siege mines. Battlement walkways along the castle's walls and towers, afford wonderful views of Limerick City, the River Shannon and County Clare.


St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick City
Founded in the 12th century on a hill in King's Island which is the oldest part of Limerick City. The abbey was founded in 1927, but there are also ruins here from the 17th century.


Celtic Park and Gardens
This is a new attraction in Kilcornan, adjacent to Curraghchase Forest park, 12 miles from Limerick City on the Limerick to Foynes Road. On display, are natural features and replicas including stone circles, a mass rock, dolmen, a lake dwelling, an Ogham stone, a cooking site, a stone church, a holy well and a fine example of a very early surviving historic ring fort.


Glin Castle
This site dates from the 1600's, and the 18th century castle stands in the middle of a 500 acre wooded demesne on the banks of the river Shannon. There are standing stones and ringforts in the nearby vicinity and a beautifully renovated 19th century stone church is situated next to the gates of the castle. Glin Heritage centre is locted on the banks of the River Shannon.


Grange Stone Circle
This is one of the finest stone circles in the country and located on the shores of Lough Gur. Knockadoon, also in the area is a small hill with remains of 1000BC earthworks.


Carrigogunnell Castle
Built on an outcrop of volcanic rock in Mungret in the 15th century, this castle is now in ruins.


Dromore Castle
Built on the banks of the Maigue River.

 INTERIORS

Castle Matrix
Built in 1440, this castle contains authentic furnishings, paintings and historic documents. It has been restored in spectacular style.


Glin Castle
The interior of the castle has superb 18th century furnishings, paintings and plasterwork. The library bookcase has a secret door leading to the hall and a rare flying staircase.

 URBAN

Limerick
Situated on the River Shannon, and only 15 miles from Shannon Airport, Limerick is a busy centre of trade. The architecture of Limerick is predominantly Georgian. In recent years new shopping malls and pedestrianised streets have been developed in the city centre. Some noteworthy sites include the mediaeval King John's Castle, the Custom House, Castle Lane with its authentic 18th / 19th century urban streetscape, and St. Mary's Cathedral. 15 miles south of Limerick City in Kilcornan, Pallaskenry, is a 600-acre plantation, Curraghchase Forest Park.


Adare
This small village is perhaps one of the prettiest in the country - with its 'old world' thatched cottages and mediaeval churches, it recalls a style of life which has almost vanished from modern Ireland. Situated in a woodland area near the River Maigue, the orange thatched cottages, beautiful old stone buildings and handsome old ruins line its broad main streets. Two beautiful old buildings in the village are Adare Manor - a Tudor-Gothic building from the mid 1800's, and the Franciscan Friary built on the riverbank. There are also ruins of a castle in the area.


Ballyhoura
The beautiful unspoilt countryside of Ballyhoura offers the ideal location. Nearby are the picturesque Ballyhoura and Galtee Mountains and the fertile plains of the Golden Vale.


Castleconnell
A picturesque village on the wooded banks of the River Shannon just 6 miles from Limerick City off the main Dublin Road. Nearby are the spectacular falls of Doonas. Georgian and neo-classical mansions can be seen beside the wooded river banks. The ruins of the de Burgo Castle can also be seen at the river crossing.


Foynes
This seaport has a history as a centre of flying boats. It was previously the terminus for a transatlantic flying-boat service.


Kilmallock
This town houses the Norman remains of a tower castle, a tower gate, a medieval stone mansion and a Dominican friary.


Newcastle West
Located on the N21, Newcastle West boasts Desmond Hall, built during the 15th century, featuring fine restored medieval features.

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