11 Great Reasons to Visit Limerick this Summer

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Visit Limerick this Summer

A Summer holiday to Limerick means tasting fresh produce at the famous milk market, hearing stories at King John’s Castle and exploring the great outdoors and travelling the Limerick Greenway. However, there is still lots of great reasons to visit Limerick.

Whether you’ve got a passion for the arts, a love of the great outdoors or an appetite for an incredible food scene, Limerick really does have it all.  

1.      See the lush Limerick Greenway

There's no better way to welcome summer sunshine than stepping out onto Limerick Greenway; a 40km trail carved into the beautiful West Limerick countryside.  They have just opened a daily shuttle service that will run all week along the 40km scenic off-road walking and cycling route and will be available to all users! Our Travelodge Limerick team recommends taking a picnic with you for the day.

2.      Becoming a Limerick Culture Vulture 

There is some great examples of medieval castles and churches and Georgian splendour along the streets of Limerick.

Culture vultures will love the Foynes Maritime & Flying Boat Museum and the Hunt Museum. For live performance check out what’s on in the Limetree Theatre.

3.      Mountain biking in Ballyhoura 

The largest mountain bike park of its kind in Ireland, Ballyhoura is home to a wide range of trails to suit all abilities. Leap over rocks, weave through the trees and end your day feeling exhilarated and euphoric!  Make sure to ask our Travelodge Limerick team for some local bikes hire recommendations

 4.      Sports and events! 

Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a music lover, make the most of your visit to Limerick by attending some of this summer's biggest events! From Van Morrison and Paolo Nuttini to our very own Denise Chaila and championships in Quidditch, Ultimate Frisbee and Lacrosse. There really is something to satisfy every taste.

5.      Shopping and more at Adare Village

 Discover galleries and boutiques, cosy cafes and stunning outdoor spaces.  Wish you were treated to those €10,000 vouchers that were issued to the golfers wives JP McManus Pro Am golf tournament? Us too!!

6.       Mystical Lough Gur

Find the largest stone circle in Ireland.

You will love the history and myths abound in this mystical place.

7.       Kings Johns Castle

 Both big and little kids alike will love 13th Century King John’s Castle, where they can try on medieval costumes, build a castle wall, play games in the courtyard and even crawl through a ‘siege tunnel’!

 8.       Coastal escapes

Limerick is a Gateway City to the Wild Atlantic Way and offers the best of both worlds – an incredible destination but also just an hour away from some of the finest surf beaches in Europe!

9.       Limerick Milk Market

If you have a fondness for delicious, locally produced food (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), Limerick Milk Market will not disappoint.

Open every weekend, in the heart of Limerick city

10.       Shopping

Whether you are indulging in some retail therapy, searching for the perfect souvenir of your Limerick stay or simply window shopping, you will be spoiled for choice in the retail capital of the region.

11.       Best value 

Travelodge limerick Castletroy will offer the best value for families and guests looking to save on their accommodation so they can enjoy the finer things on their holidays.

 Plan your fun summer holiday in Limerick with Travelodge Limerick Castletroy

Travelodge Limerick Castletroy provides spacious family en suite rooms with high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking, and on-site restaurants.

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