Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Limerick
Best things to do in Limerick brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church
Glenstal Abbey
Murroe, County Limerick
Glenstal Abbey is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church
Augustinian Abbey Adare
Adare, County Limerick
Augustinian Abbey Adare is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle
Bishops' Palace Limerick Civic Trust
Limerick City, County Limerick
Bishops' Palace Limerick Civic Trust is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Nature · Wildlife,Tour
Coolwater Garden
Fedamore, County Limerick
Coolwater Garden is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,gardens,attraction,garden,nature, wildlife,tour. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Castle,Ruins,Tour
Desmond Castle Adare
Adare, County Limerick
Desmond Castle Adare is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,castle,ruins,tour. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Castle
Desmond Castle Newcastle West
Newcastle West, County Limerick
Desmond Castle Newcastle West is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,castle. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Castle,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle
Glenquin Castle
Glenquin, County Limerick
Glenquin Castle is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,castle,attraction,historic, houses, castle. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Activity · Operator,Attraction,Historic · Houses
Historic Family Home Tours
Cappamore, County Limerick
Historic Family Home Tours is a distinctive County Limerick stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,activity, operator,attraction,historic, houses. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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