Limerick ( LIM-ər-ik; Irish: Luimneach [ˈl̪ˠɪmʲ(ə)nʲəx]) is a city in western Ireland, in County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. With a population of 102,287 at the 2022 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in Ireland, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland. It was founded by Scandinavian settlers in 812, during the Viking Age.
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Limerick; times are rough estimates by road.
Ireland
74 km≈ 1 h 25 min
Ireland
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Ireland
151 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Ireland
167 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Ireland
176 km≈ 2 h 45 min
United Kingdom
273 km≈ 4 h 15 min
United Kingdom
279 km≈ 4 h 20 min
United Kingdom
340 km≈ 5 h 20 min
From Limerick you can reach Galway (74 km), Cork (86 km), Wexford (151 km), Tallaght (167 km) and Dublin (176 km) in about 1 h 25 min to 2 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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You can fly into Inishmaan Aerodrome, Inisheer Aerodrome, Shannon Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.