County Limerick
Museums
All those mentioned previously: the museum of
the city of Limerick, the collection of
self-portraits of the University, the museum of
hunting (Hunt Museum), and many others!
King John's Castle
Kings Island, Limerick city
King John's Castle is a 13th century Castle on
'King's Island' in the heart of medieval Limerick
City overlooking the majestic river Shannon.
Explore 800 years of history brought to life in the
imaginative historical exhibition, excavated
pre-Norman houses, fortifications, siege mines, and
the battlement walks. King John, as "Lord of
Ireland" minted his own coins at this very
location.
Today you can receive your own special coin as a
souvenir of your visit to the Castle. The sights,
scenes and sounds of the Castle and its environs
all combine to recreate the atmosphere of the
era.
Lough Gur Visitor
Centre
Near Bruff County Limerick
The story is told of the pre-Celtic settlers of
Ireland who farmed and lived in this peaceful
valley. Over time the lake which dominated the
everyday lives of the people became sacred and
valuable offerings were made to the gods of the
lake. The Visitor Centre houses an audio-visual
show, exhibition of artefacts and display panels
which interpret the story of man from the Stone
Age.
This story stretches back over 5,000 years and
continues in the people who still farm and dwell in
the valley. You will be captivated by the beauty,
charm and tranquillity of this ancient place.
St John's
Cathedral
Limerick was built in 1859 and is of Gothic
style.
Coillte
Forest
The forest extends to 1200ha and is of
exceptional beauty, you will find a lake and a
garden and even the ruins of the house of the poet
Aubrey de Vere.
Palace of the
Bishops
Located beside the castle of the king, it is a
reconstruction of the house of former Protestant
bishops of Limerick. The palace has a traditional
frontage and is associated with the English model
of Palladian.
Adare Heritage
Centre
This centre recalls the history of the Counts of
Dunraven and of the arrival of Normans to the
ancient abbeys of the Middle Ages, all this in the
most picturesque village in Ireland.
Croom Mills
This centre shows the dramatic terms of
employment of the millers and the blacksmiths to
the 19th century, using an audio-visual film on the
history of the local technique used in the
mills.
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