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: Lahinch (Lahinch Beach, Kenny Woollen Mills & Lahinch Art Gallery, &more), Irish Seed Savers (in Scarriff) and The Woollen Market (in Liscannor). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Kilkenny Castle, step into the grandiose world of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, contemplate the long history of Blarney Castle & Gardens, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Limerick driving holiday planning tool.

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.