Dooradoyle
Limerick
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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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Learn about the local history of Limerick with a stop at O'Connell Street. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
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 travels to Limerick. Check out 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
From Limerick: Full-Day Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Day Tour from Limerick
Skip the Line: Hunt Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Dooradoyle
Limerick City Hotel
Staff very professional and friendly, breakfast very good. Surfaces in the room very clean. Duvet very light and room quite cool even with heating dialled to highest setting. Very unpleasant smell in the room.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Staff were amazing!!
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Dunraven Arms Hotel
Hot and Cold Hotel The heat of our bedroom was intolerable. Bed covers to much, opened windows eventually at 4.30am which helped. The cold part comes from the bar in the evening before and after the evening meal. We had to go to the room after the meal as my wife started shivering in the bar. The ...
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
The Savoy Hotel
Enjoyed our stay at The Savoy Limerick - beautiful room and hotel, a great location for walking the river and sightseeing. Staff were prompt and pleasant sorting wifi issues.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Perfect spot to stay before our flight home. Great dinner in the restaurant the night before. Quick walk to the terminal. Would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Dromoland Castle
Outstanding experience five stars is not enough. Definitely a bucket list experience that I would love to repeat. Food staff spa and property are truly a delight.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dooradoyle
Courtbrack
While there might not be top attractions in Courtbrack, you can explore the larger area and discover places like O'Connell Street and Cresent Shopping Centre.
Raheen
Raheen might not have many top sights, but Cresent Shopping Centre and O'Connell Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rathbane North
While Rathbane North might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Roxboro Shopping Centre and Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
Mount Kennet
While Mount Kennet might 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 Arthur's Quay Park.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Kilrush
While Kilrush isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
