Kilrush Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Thomond Park featuring a city and a river or creek

Thomond Park

Watch a local soccer match, attend a concert, check out an exhibition or cheer on the Munster Rugby Club on their home turf at this modern stadium.

Thomond Park
King John\'s Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and château or palace

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.

King John's Castle
Limerick City Gallery of Art

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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Limerick City Gallery of Art
Hunt Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Hunt Museum

Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.

Hunt Museum
St. Mary\'s Cathedral showing château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture

St. Mary's Cathedral

Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.

St. Mary's Cathedral
People's Park

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.

People's Park

Activities

Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick

Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick

AU$98
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick
Dingle Day Tour from Limerick

Dingle Day Tour from Limerick

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dingle Day Tour from Limerick
Angela's Ashes 1.5hrs Walking Tour

Angela's Ashes 1.5hrs Walking Tour

AU$268
per adult
Angela's Ashes 1.5hrs Walking Tour
Sleahead Tour, Dingle , Co. Kerry

Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

AU$2,861
per traveller
Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day Tour
Private Walking Tour of Limerick City

Private Walking Tour of Limerick City

AU$519
per traveller
Private Walking Tour of Limerick City
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket

AU$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Kilrush Hotel Deals

Absolute Hotel Limerick

Absolute Hotel Limerick

4 out of 5
Sir Harry's Mall, Limerick, Limerick
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$287 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$287
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Absolute Hotel Limerick
Limerick Strand Hotel

Limerick Strand Hotel

4 out of 5
Ennis Road, Limerick, Limerick
The price is AU$297 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$297
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport

Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport

3 out of 5
Shannon, Country Clare, Shannon, Clare
The price is AU$242 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$242
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Shannon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This is a perfect hotel when flying out of Shannon. Just a very short walk to the airport. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
The Savoy Hotel

The Savoy Hotel

5 out of 5
Henry Street, Limerick, Limerick
The price is AU$318 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$318
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
"Overall a good stay. Clean room. Nice staff. Kid friendly. We had requested a crib when we booked the room months ago. Then the day of, we arrived and there was no crib in the room. We called guest services and they said they wilk be bringing up shortly. We waited half hr and nothing so we left to ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

The Savoy Hotel
The George Limerick Hotel

The George Limerick Hotel

4 out of 5
O'Connell Street, Entrance on Shannon Street, Limerick, Limerick
The price is AU$236 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$236
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Great hotel
"This hotel is great. Comfortable beds clean room, grat location"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

The George Limerick Hotel
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel

Kilmurry Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
Dublin Road, Castletroy, Limerick, Limerick
The price is AU$257 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$257
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
"The property was beautiful, the rooms comfortable and spacious, easy to drive anywhere."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kilrush

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Coolraine

While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coolraine
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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.

Courtbrack
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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.

Mount Kennet
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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.

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

Limerick City Centre

4/5(12 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.

Limerick City Centre

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