Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
You need to allow yourself a full day to visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. We rushed through in less than two hours and barely had time to absorb all […]
Tag Archives: Limerick
The Hunt for Art in Limerick
Our tour of Limerick included several museum visits. One of these was the Hunt Museum, which contains the Hunt family’s private collection of art. Gertrude and John Hunt (who weirdly […]
Where to Stay in Limerick
Hopefully I’ve written enough about Limerick now that I’ve whet your appetite to visit this 2014 City of Culture for yourself. If you find yourself in this fascinating city, you’re […]
Limerick & Literature
When I applied to take part in Failte Ireland’s Limerick Tour, it was almost solely based on the night described as a Limerick Slam at Michael Flannery’s pub in Limerick. […]
King John’s Castle
From the outside, you’d never guess what awaits visitors inside King John’s Castle. The 13th century military fortress is so well-preserved that you expect to walk across a drawbridge over […]
I Adore Adare
Sometimes it’s really good to be a travel blogger. You get to go places like this: And when you get there, you’re greeted like this: Truly, we felt like royalty. […]
Irish Coffee and Flying Boats at Foynes
I am no stranger to aircraft museums, but I’m about to announce my new favorite: the Foynes Flying Boat Museum in County Limerick, Ireland. Never before has the history of […]
Q: Would I Send My Daughter to the University of Limerick?
A: Absolutely! As I was being toured around the University of Limerick (UL), it struck me that I’m only a few years away from doing college visits with my daughter. […]
Durty Nelly’s
One of my travel mates wrote this post about our visit to Durty Nelly’s in Limerick. I thought it was so fun that I asked to share it here. Durty […]
Failte Means Welcome
Every time I entered an establishment in Ireland, someone greeted me with the phrase, “You’re very welcome.” And every single time, it took me aback. I consider myself a very […]
Browsing The Atlas 