Limerick

Ireland · County Limerick

Limerick 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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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

County Limerick

Main language

English

On the map

52.66° N, 8.63° W

Near Limerick

• Shannon · 18 km away
• Ennis · 32 km away
• Tipperary · 38 km away
• Liscannor · 60 km away
• Galway · 74 km away
• Tralee · 85 km away

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Where to stay

The Bedford Townhouse

9.6/10 · 2644 reviews

Parteen A Lax, River House & Gardens

9.6/10 · 8 reviews

Room in Limerick with King bed

9.4/10 · 53 reviews

Elegantly Restored Suite in Historic Limerick

9.3/10 · 31 reviews

Absolute Hotel Limerick

9.2/10 · 4214 reviews

Moyrhee B&B

9.1/10 · 20 reviews

Brennan Court Guest Accommodation

9/10 · 1573 reviews

Shannon River House & Gardens

9/10 · 237 reviews

New refurbished 2 bedroom detached house

9/10 · 1 reviews

Compact one bed apartment near University of Limerick

8.9/10 · 132 reviews