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Limerick city is fast gaining prominence as an important tourist destination in Ireland. It is the third largest city in the country and provides all the modern amenities to the traveler. The Shannon airport situated at a distance of 20 kilometers from the city offers connections to United States and Europe. Limerick can be reached by rail and water also. The city is connected by rail to major cities in Ireland and ferries are available in season from France and Britain.

The city has many tourist attractions. The main historical monuments are King John’s castle, Cathedral of St. Mary Blessed Virgin and the Treaty stone. The King John’s castle and the Cathedral were built by the Normans in the 12th century. The treaty stone is commemorative of the treaty signed between the Irish and William III of Orange in 1691here. The city is also called the treaty city because of this. There is a museum housing private collections by John Hunt, a historian and an antiquarian. Some of the notable items in the museum are a 9th century bronze and enamel cross named the Antrim Cross, a bronze horse from a Da Vinci design. There was some controversy over the collections and its connection to the Nazis.

Irish always had revered their bards. Story telling was a way life and a practical way to pass down important history. The Lough Gur Halloween storytelling festival in Limerick is a revival of this Irish culture. Established in 1995 it coincides with Irish holiday of Samhain. Limerick Spring Fest and Band competition is another of Limerick’s memorable occasion. It is a weeklong fest with parades, concerts, theater and games for all ages and tastes. The Limerick Riverfest held in May every year showcase the city’s culture and heritage.

The city offers other entertainments also. The pubs and night clubs in the city are great places to unwind and taste the Irish beverages and cuisine. For the golf lovers, the city offers lovely golf courses, the facilities of which can be availed at a modest cost. Seasonal races are held at the race course in the city. There are huge numbers of car rental companies so you can easily hire a car in Limerick and for traveling to airport you can go for the car hire Ireland.

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