King's Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit King's Island
Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket

From Limerick: Full-Day Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher

Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick

Dingle Day Tour from Limerick
Our pick of the best King's Island Hotel Deals

Absolute Hotel Limerick
"Breakfast was not good."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
"Location to the airport. Room for 3 was one queen and one twin bed."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Limerick Strand Hotel
"Great central location but a bit dated"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

THE RINE
"Staff was"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Limerick City Hotel
"Staff was excellent and very helpful"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Bunratty Castle Hotel & Leisure Club, BW Premier Collection
"Clean, restaurant is beautiful & good food, great location"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in King's Island

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.

Castletroy
Castletroy is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to UL Outdoor Pursuits Climbing Wall and University Concert Hall while you're in town.

Rathbane North
While Rathbane North isn't home to many top sights, Roxboro Shopping Centre and People's Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like People's Park and O'Connell Street.

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











