Limerick

The station ticket office is open M-F 6AM-6PM, and there are machines, toilets and a Starbucks. It's a terminus station with step-free access to all platforms.

Built in the 13th century by King John over a Viking fortification. The walls, well bashed about over the years, enclose a large courtyard.

Anglican cathedral founded in 1168, with the tower added in the 14th century. Features include the ceremonial Great West Door, the limestone-slab original altar, and the chandeliers. Buried in the nave is the last High King of Munster, Domnall Mór Ua Briain (d 1194). Sunday service is from 11AM, no visiting then.

Formed from the personal collection of John and Gertrude Hunt, ranging over Classical, Irish prehistoric and early Christian, and Olmec. Plus rotating exhibitions.

This impressive Roman Catholic cathedral is in neo-Gothic style and has the tallest spire in Ireland at 94 m (308 ft). Built in 1861 and designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since. Six bishops are buried here.

Displays all Irish artists, plus large collections of posters and contemporary drawings.

Extensive collection of city life, including exhibits on Frank McCourt which are no longer have a separate museum.

It is a working Benedictine monastery and school, which incorporates a Normanesque castle. It's set in attractive gardens and woodlands. Visitors can participate in the liturgy, visit the monastery church or walk the grounds. Others spend days of reflection in the guesthouse.

Performing arts theatre.

They play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro14), the professional European league, and in the European Rugby Champions Cup. They usually play home games at Thomond Park, capacity 25,600, but some games are played in Cork.

This is the successor club to Limerick FC, who went bust in 2020. "The Shannonsiders" play soccer in the League of Ireland First Division, the Republic's second tier. Their Markets Field stadium (capacity 4500) is 1 km southeast of city centre. The playing season is March-Nov, with games usually on Friday evening.

Owner Nora is renowned for her hospitality and the full Irish breakfast comes highly recommended. Ensuite rooms with TV. Some street noise.

Budget chain hotel near university.

Smart hotel with health and fitness centre, pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

Decent central hotel, rooms are small. With Italian restaurant. Parking in own garage nearby if you can find it.

Large mid-price hotel with conference facilities, steakhouse and bar.

Pleasant, ivy-covered red brick hotel on the east edge of town, feels small and cozy although it's actually large. Pub, restaurant and nightclub on grounds, retail mall across main road.

Family friendly hotel with leisure centre, gym and swimming pool. Function rooms available for business meetings and conferences.

Decent mid-range place on business park beyond University Hospital.

Boxy modern building just west of Sarsfield bridge but comfy and convenient for centre, with leisure facilities and meeting rooms.

Good modern central hotel, few lapses.

Chic hotel in Georgian terrace, excellent dining. No dogs.

Upscale spa hotel in city centre. Scores well for comfort and service, parking sometimes a problem.

Slick modern hotel west of city, handy for the airport.

Modern hotel with great service, leisure and conference facilities. Also has spacious suites with kitchenettes.