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.
Limerick City Gallery of Art
You can study the exhibits at Limerick City Gallery of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Limerick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
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.
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
Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick
Dingle Day Tour from Limerick
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Bunratty with Private Chauffeur Tour
Top hotels in Kilrush
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
The Savoy Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
The George Limerick Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
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 Thomond Park.
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.