Shannon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

King John\'s Castle featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements
Limerick which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park which includes château or palace, interior views and heritage elements
Cliffs of Moher featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline
Limerick featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and a bridge

Where to stay in Shannon

Hunt Museum showing art, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Limerick City Centre

4/5(49 area reviews)

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.

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Castletroy

Castletroy is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to National Technological Park and University Concert Hall while you're in town.

Castletroy
King John\'s Castle showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture

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.

Medieval Quarter
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Dooradoyle

Travellers like the shopping in Dooradoyle, and Cresent Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dooradoyle
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Newton Perry

While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.

Newton Perry
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Dromoland

Dromoland might not have many top sights, but Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club and Quin Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dromoland
Absolute Hotel Limerick

Absolute Hotel Limerick

4 out of 5
Sir Harry's Mall, Limerick, Limerick
The price is 3.879.227 ₫ per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
3.879.227 ₫
4.402.922 ₫ total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a very spacious room with a queen bed and sofa bed and a view of the river. The decor was very modern and everything was very clean including the bathroom."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Absolute Hotel Limerick
Limerick Strand Hotel

Limerick Strand Hotel

4 out of 5
Ennis Road, Limerick, Limerick
The price is 4.747.155 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
4.747.155 ₫
5.388.021 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Although the other side of the River Shannon to the city it was only a short walk across the bridge. Unlike some other city hotels there not only was parking available under the hotel, but at the time we were there more than ample parking, albeit at a not insignificant cost. Our room was spacious, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Limerick Strand Hotel
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Tipperary

Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Tipperary

3 out of 5
Garrykennedy, County Tipperary
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Garrykennedy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Garrykennedy Harbour and Castlelough ...
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Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Tipperary
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Castletroy Park Hotel Suites

Castletroy Park Hotel Suites

4 out of 5
Castleroy Park Hotel, Dublin Road, Limerick, Limerick
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews)
"Lovely 2 night stay in the luxury suites. So much space for a family of 4. Leisure facilties and breakfast were great too."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Castletroy Park Hotel Suites
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Tipperary

Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Tipperary

3 out of 5
Garrykennedy, County Tipperary
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Garrykennedy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Garrykennedy Harbour and Castlelough ...
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Tipperary
Troy Self Catering Village Limerick Ireland

Troy Self Catering Village Limerick Ireland

3 out of 5
The Groody, Castletroy, Limerick
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Castletroy Golf Club and Limerick County Golf ...
A place to sleep
"Required accommodation for a concert it served its purpose"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2023

Troy Self Catering Village Limerick Ireland
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Popular places to visit

Cliffs of Moher showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Cliffs of Moher

Explore the great outdoors at Cliffs of Moher, a lovely green space in Liscannor. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Cliffs of Moher
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park featuring a house, food and interior views

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is just one of the places to see in Bunratty, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club

Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Newmarket on Fergus at Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
Thomond Park featuring a river or creek and a city

Thomond Park

Catch an event at Thomond Park during your trip to Limerick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Thomond Park
Rock of Cashel

Rock of Cashel

After visiting Rock of Cashel, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cashel. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Rock of Cashel
King John\'s Castle which includes château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture

King John's Castle

Learn about the local history of Limerick with a stop at King John's Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

King John's Castle

Cities near Shannon

Shannon

Shannon

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a house

Bunratty

Photo by Kathleen O'Brien

Kilkee

Photo by Dennis Mooney

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