What You Will Do
This is a wonderful private tour walking through Limericks most historic & interesting places. Due to the large number of sites to view & learn of we don't tour inside any of these. If you have more time & wish to visit all the sites please let us know & to arrange a more customized tour for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet outside the Limerick city Art Gallery on Pery Sq Limerick
1
Tait Clock
Learn of the Crimean War & American civil war interests in Limerick
2
O'Connell Statue
Learn of Daniel O'Connell's links to Limerick
3
W.J. South's Pub
View the famous Pub from Angela's Ashes
4
Memorial to Merchant Seamen lost at Sea
Learn of the Maritime tradition of Limerick. You will also see several other monuments close to this & learn of local traditions at this point of the river.
5
Sarsfield Bridge
View this elegant bridge similar to those in Paris of the same period
6
The Treaty Stone
Learn of the siege of Limerick & its implications on the world & our closest neighbor Britain.
7
Thomond Bridge
Cross the river shannon on one of the oldest crossing & learn of Medieval limerick
8
King John's Castle
Discover the Bard of Thomond. View the Dolores O'Riordan mural. Learn of the ancient King John's Castle
9
Saint Mary's Cathedral
View the old Exchange Wall & the oldest building in Limerick.
10
Barrington's Hospital
View the Abbey River & the Old Christian Brother School. Learn of the Abbey river fishermen & traditions.
11
St John's Cathedral
Learn of the Irishtown section of the medieval city. View the remains of the old walls of Limerick. View Ireland's tallest Church Spire & the first section of the Georgian city.
12
The Milk Market
View one of the great Limerick markets still active on the weekends.
13
Limerick Colbert
View this historical street & fine Victorian Rail Station
14
Baker Place
View the Tait Clock & learn of Limericks connection to the American Civil war as well as the Crimean War
15
Limerick City Gallery of Art
View the First World War monument & hear of the thousands of Irish soldiers which perished
16
The Glen Tavern
30 minutes
The Tour ends at the WW1 memorial but there is now a chance for refreshments. Our guides typically have a pub lunch here & its a good chance to chat with the guide further after the tour if you wish. The fact that the food is excellent & the place historic dose no harm ether!
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