Kilrush Travel Guide
Limerick
Popular places to visit
Thomond Park
Watch a local soccer match, attend a concert, check out an exhibition or cheer on the Munster Rugby Club on their home turf at this modern stadium.
King John's Castle
The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick.
O'Connell Street
Learn about the local history of Limerick when you spend time at O'Connell Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
People's Park
Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
Aviation Discovery Experience at Shannon Aviation Museum
Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
Top hotels in Kilrush
Limerick Strand Hotel
Great staff, comfy bed and restaurant was great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The George Limerick Hotel
Good hotel. Slightly dated
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Spotless, easy, good value
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Dromoland Castle
Staff were friendly and welcoming Rooms were spotless Lots of amenities for all ages
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Savoy Hotel
the room was tired, a terrace room, false grass on the deck covered in pigeon droppings and weaping green algae all over the green copper canopy over, windows filthy due to it all, shower room door faulty, wash basin hot/cold mixed up, food offering basic, cheap fleece gowns, altogether far from ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Nice room. Front counter service was good. Excellent restaurant too.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilrush
Coolraine
While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Courtbrack
While Courtbrack may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like O'Connell Street and Cresent Shopping Centre.
Mount Kennet
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like O'Connell Street and Arthur's Quay Park.
Knock
While there might not be top attractions in Knock, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gaelic Grounds and LIT Millennium Theatre.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
