King's Island
Limerick
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
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 King's Island
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Loved the restaurant and the location. Parking on site was an amazing bonus
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Lovely clean room! Wonderful lady checked us in. Nice bar!
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Limerick City Hotel
The hotel has a outstanding restaurant with delicious food, very helpful staff and a big carpark (big enough for my transit van) at low cost (€25 for a week).
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Dunraven Arms Hotel
Clean spacious room very comfortable bed and pillows! Huge shower bathroom- location perfect for walking in town the beautiful riverwalk and town park- charming inn- breakfast full irish and delicious choices- staff super pleasant and helpful-parking lot- temperature perfect-no elevator that i could ...
Reviewed on May 9, 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
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
Other neighbourhoods around King's Island
Medieval Quarter
Medieval Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to King John's Castle and Limerick Museum while you're in town.
Limerick City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Limerick City Centre is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
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.
Coolraine
When in Coolraine, you can plan a visit to Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kilrush
While Kilrush isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
