Best Museums in Tipperary

"Initially established as a personal collection, the 2000-plus items are from the private collection of the late John and Gertrude Hunt. Originally located at the University of Limerick the museum was later moved to its own premises in the Customs House of Limerick. One of the most lenient museums in the whole of Ireland you are allowed to open drawer and touch some of the artefacts."

"Hunt Museum located in the heart of Limerick City is located in the elegant eighteenth century Custom House provides an ideal setting for an enjoyable visit, where the riverside restaurant looks out over the Curragour Falls and the museums gift shop showcases a wide range of local and international crafts and gifts."

"Limerick's excellent gallery adjoins the peaceful People's Park in the heart of Georgian Limerick. Among its permanent collection of paintings from the last 300 years are works by Sean Keating and Jack B Yeats. Temporary exhibitions of conceptual and thought-provoking contemporary art fill the other well-lit galleries. The gallery is the home of eva International, Ireland's contemporary art biennial held across the city in even-numbered years. Check the website for dates."

"Thomond Park Stadium has incorporated a spectacular interactive museum that showcases the proud history and heritage of Munster Rugby including an impressive range of memorabilia such as the match ball from the famous victory against the All Blacks in 1978 and the 2006 Heineken Cup trophy. The Museum also contains fantastic interactive displays and touch screens suitable for all ages with a specially commissioned film titled “We are Munster” that portrays the tradition and history of the club and the unique bond that it shares with its loyal supporters. The stadium tour takes you to places that are only accessible to the players and officials on match days, so from a walk down the tunnel to a seat in the home dressing room, the stadium tour gives you the unique opportunity to experience how the Munster players feel on big match days."

"Anyone who knows anything about rugby will be well aware of Munster (The Red Army), one of the top teams in the Northern Hemisphere. Munster have won the European Rugby Champions Cup twice and the Pro14 three times, finishing runners-up in 2017 to Wales’ Scarlets. If you can get hold of tickets you’ll be treated to a high-quality match: In 2018 11 of the Irish National Team selected for the Six Nations were Munster players."

"Food & Wine Hall on the city’s main street, O’Connell Street, located on the ground floor of The George Hotel, part of the Savoy Group collection, in the heart of Limerick city’s shopping and restaurant quarter, an original and inspirational new resource for food and wine lovers. Takeaway Coffee and Treats are available along with delicious lunches to go."

"A tiny outdoor market in gorgeous village Adare, this farmer’s market is growing fast, having started out as a direct link to customers for business-leaning local farmers. New additions include stalls selling clothing, gardening equipment and plants, jewellers, bakers and some great furniture upcycling. It’s the kind of place you can explore thoroughly in less than half an hour, but surrounded by thatched roofs, ancient structures and a fairy fort, you won’t regret dropping in."

"The Mill market is a stop-market where you can buy everything from gift articles, artefacts to meats, cheeses, wines, fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy products and more!. The market houses some of the best events like meditation and Tai Chi camps, live concerts, workshops and a sea of other events throughout the year. Visitors love to visit the Mill Market to spend their mornings doing somethi...Read more"

"Here you’ll discover the very best of fresh local artisan produce from farmhouse cheeses and chutneys, just-caught fish, meats, organic fruit & vegetables & much more"

"A stunning property occupying a large corner site on the city’s most gracious Georgian square - overlooking a leafy park and only a minute’s stroll away from the City Art Gallery - this is the luxurious boutique hotel that discerning visito ..."

"The top-rated hotel in Limerick in terms of user-reviews, according to Booking.com, is The Absolute Limerick. With bird’s eye views over the Abbey River, this four-star hotel offers a stunning waterside setting and elegant rooms in equal measure. It is in walking distance to major Limerick sights, and has been ranked time and again as a top stay in the city."

"Overlooking the Abbey River in Limerick’s Medieval Quarter, this luxurious Absolute Hotel boasts chic, stylish rooms with 49-inch plasma TVs. Spacious rain showers are provided in each modern bathroom. Beautifully furnished with modern décor, all rooms at the Absolute Hotel Limerick offer satellite channels."

"King John’s Castle is a museum entirely dedicated to uncovering the history of the very building in which it’s located, and it’s unquestionably among Limerick’s most impressive tourist spots. The exhibits at the newly revamped museum tell the tales of its dark history, including the infamous siege of Limerick, ancient trading habits, and the lifestyle of a Norman soldier. It’s a highly interactive museum, and, as a bonus, visitors can head to the 800-year-old turrets for spectacular views of the Shannon River."

"Not an overly impressive sight in its own right, Limerick’s Treaty Stone symbolises an agreement that ended the Williamite War. The truce didn’t last for long, and the events that led to it still echo on. It’s not an overly impressive relic in its own right, but it has fantastic views, a plaque explaining the history (which dates back to 1691) and offers a real sense of stepping back in time."

"The Treaty Stone symbolises the agreement between the Williamites and the Jacobites that ended the Williamite War. The truce did not last long, since there are some tensions lingering. The place can be very lovely to spend some time and learn some history regarding the place."

"The mythical side of Irish life (which is still fairly widely loved, if perhaps seen locally as a little clichéd) is one of the great Irish experiences for many people. Terra Nova is a magical garden that contains an ancient fairy fort dating back thousands of years, though the addition of modern fairy statues and magical touches will probably entice most visitors. Atmospheric, to say the least."

"Limerick, winner of the Best Garden in Ireland, it is a magical day out for families and gardeners alike and is home to Ireland’s Largest Fairy Gift Shop."