The Belltable plays host to Ireland's leading theatre companies and Limerick's own professional, amateur and community groups. Its exciting year-round program ranges from theatrical productions, concerts, dance, mime, poetry readings and educational workshops. The theatre also houses art exhibitions throughout the year.

Adjacent to King John's Castle, this is the restored home of former Protestant Bishops of Limerick. The Palace has a classical facade and is related to the English Palladian style. The house is currently occupied by Limerick Civic Trust and visitors are welcome.

West Limerick preserves many of Ireland's surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond Banqueting Hall is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banquets and entertainment. The hall, vaulted lower chamber and adjoining tower were all constructed during the 15th century (the hall and chamber were built on the remains of a 13th century structure of similar size). Its restored medieval features include an oak musician's gallery and a limestone hooded fireplace. Partial access for visitors with disabilities.

During the 1930's and early 1940's the port of Foynes was the fulcrum point for air traffic between the United States and Europe. The famous flying boats were frequent visitors, carrying on board a diverse range of people from celebrities to refugees. The Foynes Museum recalls this era with a comprehensive range of exhibits and graphic illustrations. It also includes a 1940's style cinema, the original terminal building through which many famous people passed, war years room, radio and weather room. Irish coffee was "invented" here in 1942. Coffee shop and souvenir shop. Lunch stop. Aviation Sculpture Park in front of Museum.

In 1709 several hundred families of German origin settled in Ireland. Known as the Palatines, they established roots mainly in County Limerick. From Ireland they scattered all over the English speaking world. The Museum houses an exhibition, library, archive, tea room and gift selection.

The Shannon brings us to Limerick City and King John's Castle. The archeological remains here of pre-norman houses represents the beginnings of urban history, while the Castle itself and the exhibition housed in the entrance building brings to life the Viking origin of the city and subsequent Anglo-Norman colonization and development of a thriving medieval town. The Castle is the focal point from which to tell a story of the city and the native Irish Celts who have populated it from its beginnings, augmented by English, Hugenots and Palatines at diverse times in history. Part of the exhibition includes a very striking series of 6 life sized original wooden sculptures representing characters associated with the history of the castle. The front and back of the exhibition center have been draped with heraldic banners depicting scenes from medieval times including the castle namesake, King John. King John as 'Lord of Limerick' minted his own coins. The Royal moneyer struck the coins in the castle Mint. Today visitors can collect a replica of the original coin as a souvenir of their visit. Explore the courtyard for its many artifacts of battles and sieges and meet with the costumed animators who illustrate life as it was in 13th Century Limerick.

Limerick Museum first opened to the public in 1916 as part of the City Library in Pery Square. In 1999 it moved to a new granary-style building in Castle Lane, beside King John's Castle. The collection of almost 30,000 objects illustrates the past of the city and region, from earliest times to the present day. The main themes in the collection are: Archaeology of the Mid-West region, History of Limerick Corporation, including city charters from Charles II and Oliver Cromwell, the civic sword granted by Elizabeth I, the city maces made by the Limerick silversmith, John Robinson, and the famous Nail from the City Exchange. Many fine examples of Limerick Lace, a craft which began in the city in 1829 are also on display. Other themes include the local aspects of Irish nationalist movements from 1798, the Fenians, Home Rule, Irish Volunteers, 1916 and the War of Independence.

The journey begins around 3,000 BC at Lough Gur. In the visitor center we tell the story which sets the scene for the adventure which awaits the visitor around the lake shore and the surrounding area. The pre-Celtic settlers of Ireland farmed and lived in this peaceful valley, protected from aggression and the elements by the surrounding hills. The archaeology of the area provides evidence for the activities of the first farmers in the region, their dwellings, rituals and burial sites as well as their tools and implements, many of which can be seen in the visitor center. This story of people and place stretches back over 5,000 years and continues to the present in the people who still farm and dwell in the valley. The Visitor Center houses an exhibition of artifacts and display panels as well as an audio-visual show which interprets the area.

Built in 1168 by Donal Mor O'Brien, King of Munster, this cathedral contains many fine antiquities. The main points of interest being the pre-reformation limestone altar; the Leper's Squint; the Reardos of the High Altar (carved by the father of Padraigh Pearse) and the famous Misericords (a collection of twenty-three, 450 year old, carved oak seats used by the clergy during services in Medieval times. To anyone interested in Church Architecture and antiquities, a visit to St. Mary's Cathedral (which is fully in use for daily services) is a "must".

University Concert Hall, Limerick, has an exciting year-round program which includes a variety of entertainment, concerts, recitals, comedy, dance and grand opera. Many of the world's finest artists have graced the UCH stage since it's opening in 1993 and it is now an established venue for artists touring Ireland. With a variable acoustic for both speech and musical performance and 'state of the art' audio-visual facilities UCH is also suitable for conferences and corporate events.

This award-winning museum moved to its new premises beside King John's Castle in 1999. It presents the past of Limerick City and surrounding areas from the earliest times to the recent past using original archaeological and historical objects. Notable themes include Limerick Lace, Limerick Silver, the Limerick Soviet, Irish Nationalism, coins and medals, printing, old photographs and much more.