LIMERICK
Limerick stretches inwards from the Shannon Estuary and the port of Limerick
City provides a rich and vibrant dalliance with the past. The historic King
John's Castle, the Georgian Pery Square and St. Mary's Cathedral stand as
testament to its past grandeur with the magnificent Hunt museum preserving
the riches of the past. The Belltable Arts Centre provides insight into contemporary
visual and performing arts and a bustling city life hosting a choice of shops
and restaurants, acts as an ideal touring base. The city stands as a focal
point to the surrounding countryside, where picturesque villages such as Adare
continue the era of the thatched cottage and the more remote past is evidenced
in the prehistoric sites at Lough Gur. County Limerick has beautiful forest
walks, fishing, horse-riding and golf.