Kilrush Travel Guide
Limerick
Popular places to visit
Thomond Park
Home of Munster Rugby Football Club, Thomond Park is renowned all over the world for its sporting history and incredible match-day atmosphere.
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
At over 800 years old, St. Mary’s Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in Ireland still used as a place of worship. This ancient building in Limerick is a stalwart of Irish heritage and is visibly pockmarked by the trials it has endured. Situated on King’s Island in the middle of the Shannon River in Limerick, St. Mary’s Cathedral overlooks a landscape that must have changed beyond recognition since it was founded here in 1168 AD.
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.
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
Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick
Aviation Discovery Experience at Shannon Aviation Museum
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
Top hotels in Kilrush
The George Limerick Hotel
Staff very helpful and informative
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Limerick Strand Hotel
Lovely, clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Savoy Hotel
Room spotless.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Dromoland Castle
Amazing staff, always smiling friendly and helpful, gone out of their way to make sure we had everything we need and knew about all the things we could do, spotless rooms, endless goodies, elegant meals via room service, every second felt luxurious.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Easy Parking , Easy check-in the young man on reception was very organised and polite. I think ....his name was Dylan . The room was spacious, spotless and quiet The next morning the grab and go breakfast was ideal and complimentary . The helpful night porter even went and made me a Latte . Whoever ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Spotless, easy, good value
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 Cresent Shopping Centre 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.
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 Limerick City Gallery of Art and People's Park.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
