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Limerick is a pleasant, largely rural county, with its unique and arable Golden Vale at its heartland. Known for its rich heritage, Limerick is filled with natural beauty and rural appeal, making it perfect for tourists who want to “get away from it all,” while Limerick City is fast developing as a cosmopolitan and lively urban centre.

Self Catering Limerick - Limerick City

A population approaching 80,000 is enough to make Limerick the third-largest city in the Republic. Strategically located on the banks of the River Shannon, the town was founded as a Viking settlement in the 10th century. It is working hard to throw off the grim legacy bestowed by Frank McCourt's best-selling book Angela's Ashes, which described in excruciating detail a childhood spent there in abject poverty. The most impressive sights are located in the riverside Medieval Heritage Precinct which is dominated by the 13th-century King John's Castle. Stop by the Hunt Museum in the Old Customs House which is home to a strong collection of Bronze Age, Celtic, and medieval treasures. Across Thomond Bridge, the Treaty Stone, Bishop's Palace and Toll Gate are all reminders of the city's turbulent past.

Self Catering Limerick - Adare

In the surrounding countryside, the picture-postcard village of Adare with its excellent masonry and thatched cottages is definitely worth a visit , as are Lough Gur Neolithic Settlement, and Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Once the centre of aviation, Foynes has entered history as the place where Irish Coffee was invented to warm the heart and soul of American visitors.

Self Catering Limerick - Golf

Golfers are exceptionally well catered for in Limerick. The Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort is the ultimate vacation destination complete with an 18-hole championship golf course, a luxurious Spa, world-class dining facilities, an Equestrian centre, fishing, shopping, sightseeing and a host of other estate activities. The Ardagh Golf Course is located near the village of Adagh, famed as the finding place of Ireland's National Treasure, the Ardagh Chalice. The course is set in 150 acres of unspoilt rolling countryside. This 18 hole championship course is built to the highest standards on freedraining soil, making it playable all year round. The greens are constructed to USPGA standards, and the course's hazards include lakes, bunkers, streams and trees. At Foynes, on the coast road, a fine pay-as-you-play nine hole course represents great value for modest green fees. The course is laid out on elevated terrain overlooking the magnificent Shannon Estuary, providing the golfer with a panoramic view of this beautiful expanse of waterway. Because of its elevation, the course remains extremely dry and is playable all year. Limerick County and Country Club at Ballyneety has gained a reputation as one of the foremost inland course on the island. Its greens are well matured, and the whole course is built to championship standards. It also offers a very modern clubhouse, visitor chalets, a driving range and par 3 practice holes. Ballyclough is the oldest course in Limerick, having been founded by the Scottish Black Watch Regiment who introduced the local gentry to the game in 1891. The very mature course features tree-lined fairways leading to excellent greens. The third and tenth par fours are a particular challenge. Castletroy is a mature parkland course, where the seasoned golfer will find the bunkers protecting the green on the eighteenth a challenge. The uphill twelfth, a par four, which doglegs right onto a plateau-fairway ending with a sloping green, is a test of putting skill.

Self Catering Limerick - Pubs & Restaurants

Dining out, opt for seafood, when you can, it's the county speciality. George's Quay in Limerick is home to a number of restaurants characterised by their continental ambiance and flair and riverside tables. At the upper end of the gourmet scale, Brulees is the venue to sample the legendary seafood at its freshest and best. Limerick has a thriving nightlife. Dolan's Warehouse hosts an amazing lineup of live gigs from folk to Indie, chart and soul. The Warehouse Nightclub fairly rocks its basement while for those who like their entertainment on more traditional lines, Dolans Pub in the same complex guarantees excellent Irish music sessions and live jazz. The Trinity Rooms also offer a variety of entertainment options under one roof. The Green Room serves cheerful food and drink all day long and features traditional music at night. The Quarter Club attracts a younger clientele for late night clubbing spilling into the courtyard when the weather permits. The Belltable Arts Centre covers everything from classic to cutting edge drama. The University Concert Hall is the permanent home of the Irish Chamber Orchestra.

The County's attractions are diverse. Limerick City is rich in history and offers a vibrant nightlife and arts base, while, just a few miles away lie a wealth of prestigious golf courses and country clubs, interpretative centres and pleasant rural walks. Limerick is a county of contrasts, but one which is deservedly carving its own unique market in Ireland's thriving tourist industry.

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