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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Kilrush
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
The George Limerick Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
The Savoy Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Treacy's West County Conference & Leisure Centre
Reviewed on 24 Jul 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.
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
- Thomond Park
- King John's Castle
- Adare Golf Club
- Skycourt Shopping Centre
- Lough Derg
- Ennis Cathedral
- Roxboro Shopping Centre
- Craggaunowen
- Ennis Friary
- Limerick City Gallery of Art
- Grange Stone Circle
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- People's Park
- Aughinish Alumina Nature Trail