9 days in Limerick Itinerary

Founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago, Limerick sits at the head of the Shannon River's broadening estuary.

Head to Burren Perfumery and McKernan Woollen Millsfor plenty of shopping. Visiting Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Limerick: The Woollen Market (in Liscannor), Irish Seed Savers (in Scarriff) and Lahinch (Lahinch Beach, Kenny Woollen Mills & Lahinch Art Gallery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of King John's Castle, stop by Hazel Mountain Chocolates, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, and make a trip to Rock of Cashel.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In March in Limerick, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 38°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.