County Limerick is a region of picturesque beauty and charm. Most of it consists of fertile flatlands that are perfect for farming, with Ridges and gentle hills forming much of its landscape. Dairying is one of the major industries in this part of the world. For weekend breaks in Limerick, see below.
The River Shannon runs along its Northerly boundary while the Mullaghareirk and Galtee mountains dominate its southern reaches. Towards the West the landscape becomes rugged as the gentle plains of the Golden Vale give way to the cliffs and majestic beaches of its coast.
Limerick is littered with reminders of its past and has the most ring forts in the whole country. The Neolithic remains at Loch Gur dating back to 3000bc, are impressive reminders of its Celtic history and one may find over 400 Norman Castles and keeps dotted around the countryside.
The City of Limerick is set on the River Shannon. One of the commercial capitals of Western Island, there is also much for the visitor with King John's Castle and The Hunt Museum proving major attractions. The latter houses the finest collection of Celtic and Medieval artefacts outside the National Gallery at Dublin. Book Limerick holiday cottages/self catering holidays in Limerick below.
