King's Island Travel Guide
Limerick
Visit King's Island
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
People's Park
Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in 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.
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
Killarney To Cliffs of Moher And Galway Private Tour Transfer
Private Tour: Stunning Cliffs of Moher and the Burren from Cork
Top hotels in King's Island
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Great staff, clean and cozy rooms, amazing location; it was an amazing stay! We cannot wait for our next stay. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
Super hotel, staff very helpful, perfect
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The George Limerick Hotel
Beautiful hotel in the heart of town! Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Dromoland Castle
Absolutely incredible! Every single thing about this location was amazing. The staff, the service, the room, the restaurants, the additional activities, perfect 10!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Overall, a pleasant stay, and it stood out in a world of fairly dingy airport hotels. Our room was large, comfortable, and well appointed. Front desk agent Yulia was lovely and good-humored, and just radiated kindness. We'd gladly stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Savoy Hotel
Lovely room, friendly staff and good food.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around King's Island
Medieval Quarter
Medieval Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by King John's Castle and Limerick Museum while in the area.
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.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
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.
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.
