Europe / Ireland
Places to go. A little room to wander.
THE SHORTLIST
Customs House, Rutland St V94 EV8A
Formed from the personal collection of John and Gertrude Hunt, ranging over Classical, Irish prehistoric and early Christian, and Olmec. Plus rotating exhibitions.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Bridge St V94 E068
Anglican cathedral founded in 1168, with the tower added in the 14th century. Features include the ceremonial Great West Door, the limestone-slab original altar, and the chandeliers. Buried in the nave is the last High King of Munster, Domnall Mór Ua Briain (d 1194). Sunday service is from 11AM, no visiting then.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Nicholas St V94 FX25
Built in the 13th century by King John over a Viking fortification. The walls, well bashed about over the years, enclose a large courtyard.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Cathedral Place V94 H521
This impressive Roman Catholic cathedral is in neo-Gothic style and has the tallest spire in Ireland at 94 m (308 ft). Built in 1861 and designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since. Six bishops are buried here.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Regional outing · 16 km from Limerick (straight line)
It is a working Benedictine monastery and school, which incorporates a Normanesque castle. It's set in attractive gardens and woodlands. Visitors can participate in the liturgy, visit the monastery church or walk the grounds. Others spend days of reflection in the guesthouse.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
A note before you go. Treat Glenstal Abbey as a separate regional outing from Limerick. Arrange the outward and return journey before adding another visit on that day. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Glenstal Abbey before setting off.
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Walking will get you everywhere in the city centre. Bikes need to be rented weeks in advance. There is only one bike rental shop in town. TFI website has a map of the city bus network. Taxis are required to use the meter, to accept credit and debit cards as well as cash, and not to surcharge any card. Special rate (Sa Su midnight-4AM, 24 Dec 8PM through Christmas to 8AM 26 Dec, 31 Dec 8PM to 8AM 1 Jan): same as Premium rate but after flagfall you go straight to Tariff B, there's no Tariff A.
Hunt Museum and St Mary's Cathedral are about 0.2 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.
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