Knock 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.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
Aviation Discovery Experience at Shannon Aviation Museum
From Limerick: Full-Day Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher
Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick
Dingle Day Tour from Limerick
Top hotels in Knock
Greenhills Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
"No AC"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Limerick City Hotel
"Nice room, very good staff, easy access to other cities"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Absolute Hotel Limerick
"Despite the fact that the hotel is undergoing building work at the moment, noise was not intrusive and everything worked as normal."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Dunraven Arms Hotel
"The dinner was great as well as the breakfast. I was unaware that the restaurant was finer dining until I arrived, and was super pleased at the food and wine selection."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Limerick Strand Hotel
"Breakfast was poor. No fried eggs for example"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Knock
Clondrinagh
Clondrinagh might not have many top sights, but Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Coolraine
While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kilrush
While Kilrush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park.
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 People's Park.
Mount Kennet
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market.
King's Island
If you're spending some time in King's Island, King John's Castle and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
