Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Kilrush

"If you’re driving then a place I would recommend going to near Limerick is Bunratty Village and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. I actually visited here on a family holiday when I was about 11 and loved it!. I drove through the village on my way from Shannon to Limerick this time and it brought back so many memories. The buildings in the village are very typical Irish stone built buildings and many of them are home to B&B’s now if you need somewhere to stay nearby."

"The medieval and Victorian 15th century Bunratty Castle with its 19th century Folk Village will be a perfect historic retreat in the County Clare. The Bunratty Castle now acts as a history museum with its furnishings and tapestries dating back to 15th and 16th century and a number of historic artworks. The highlight of the tower house is the Medieval Banquets held in the evening where the &ldqu...Read more"

"This sprawling forest park lies 20km away from Limerick centre, but it’s a world away from bustling city life. Dense woodland, spanning 313 hectares, with trails for hikers and cyclists, as well as camping sites, Curraghchase is the perfect place to escape from modern life for a day or two. The entrance fee of 5 euros per car is beyond reasonable, considering the well-kept amenities on site."

"Curraghchase Forest Park is a fantastic amenity for all the family to enjoy. The Park covers 313 hectares of mixed woodlands, parkland and lakes which together provide a rich habitat for a diverse range of animals and plants. There are a number of looped waymarked trails in the park to suit all visitors."

"Curraghchase Forest Park is a fantastic amenity for all the family to enjoy. The Park covers 313 hectares of mixed woodlands, park land and lakes which together provide a rich habitat"

"Just a Twenty-minute drive along the banks of the Shannon Estuary south-west of Limerick City, you’ll find the small town of Foynes. Situated at the start of the river’s estuary, the town has taken advantage of its calm, deep waters and has grown into a busy and thriving port. Foynes has a history of making the traveller feel welcome for it was here that the first flying boats landed and departed from to cross the Atlantic on their way to and from America."

"A life-size replica of the Yankee Clipper, one of several Boeing 314 Clippers operated by Pan American Airways on the company’s transatlantic route that terminated in Limerick. (Carsten Krieger / Tourism Ireland). A must-see in Limerick is Foynes, a seaport village near the Shannon Estuary."

"Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum is the world’s only flying boat museum and the home of Irish coffee. It holds several aviation artifacts from the ’30s and ’40s."

"Sean Collins & Sons Bar Adare, situated at the top of the main street is a very comfortable and welcoming old style pub. The Bar and Restaurant has established a great reputation for quality, locally sourced, Irish food. The menu comprises of steaks from Costello’s local butcher,  fresh cod and chips, pasta, pizza, homemade burgers and more."

"Wildlife parks are a great day out for families and luckily we have one right here in Limerick!. Allow your kids to learn about colourful parrots and fall in love with cheeky alpacas. As well as these the park hosts both wild and domestic animals, including Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Wallaby’s, Meerkats, Birds of Prey and tortoises."

"Within a 170-hectare forest 800m south of the centre, this stunning 'lost' garden was the private domain of the wealthy Vandeleur family – merchants and landowners who engaged in harsh evictions and forced emigration of local people in the 19th century. There's a simple cafe and a garden centre. Woodland trails wind around the surrounding forest, which has a colourful array of plants including magnolias, acacias, acers, oaks, monkey puzzle trees, bamboo, ferns, banana trees, hydrangeas and a beech maze."

"North of the Square, Ennis Friary was founded by Donnchadh Cairbreach O'Brien, a king of Thomond, between 1240 and 1249. A mix of structures dating between the 13th and 19th centuries, the friary has a graceful five-section window dating from the late 13th century, a McMahon tomb (1460) with alabaster panels depicting scenes from the Passion, and a particularly fine Ecce Homo panel portraying a stripped and bound Christ."

"Opened in July 2020 Café Lógr is situated at the beginning of the Blackabbey Road just across from the Adare Village Hall. Owned and operated by husband and wife team, David & Petra Hayes. Café Lógr is a light and bright space serving artisan speciality coffee, organic wines and simply prepared modern dishes using top quality local and seasonal produce in a friendly and relaxed environment."

"If you’re driving then a place I would recommend going to near Limerick is Bunratty Village and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. I actually visited here on a family holiday when I was about 11 and loved it!. I drove through the village on my way from Shannon to Limerick this time and it brought back so many memories. The buildings in the village are very typical Irish stone built buildings and many of them are home to B&B’s now if you need somewhere to stay nearby."

"The medieval and Victorian 15th century Bunratty Castle with its 19th century Folk Village will be a perfect historic retreat in the County Clare. The Bunratty Castle now acts as a history museum with its furnishings and tapestries dating back to 15th and 16th century and a number of historic artworks. The highlight of the tower house is the Medieval Banquets held in the evening where the &ldqu...Read more"

"The original Knappogue Castle was constructed in the year 1467 by Sean Mac Conmara, who was the son of Sioda Mac Conmara; it is a large medieval tower house, that originally served the purpose of a watchtower during the midst of much military conflict. During the 19th century, like many castles in Europe and Ireland, Knappogue Castle was restored into the style of the Gothic and Medieval era, after being acquired by Theobald Fitzwalter Butler, 14th Baron Dunboyne, in the year 1855; they spent a large amount of time renovating and restoring the castle, whilst also adding several additions to it, such as the drawing-room, the long room, and a west wing. Where: County Clare, IrelandWhen: 1467Style: MedievalOpen for visit: Yes, for more information check here."

"This sprawling forest park lies 20km away from Limerick centre, but it’s a world away from bustling city life. Dense woodland, spanning 313 hectares, with trails for hikers and cyclists, as well as camping sites, Curraghchase is the perfect place to escape from modern life for a day or two. The entrance fee of 5 euros per car is beyond reasonable, considering the well-kept amenities on site."

"Curraghchase Forest Park is a fantastic amenity for all the family to enjoy. The Park covers 313 hectares of mixed woodlands, parkland and lakes which together provide a rich habitat for a diverse range of animals and plants. There are a number of looped waymarked trails in the park to suit all visitors."

"Curraghchase Forest Park is a fantastic amenity for all the family to enjoy. The Park covers 313 hectares of mixed woodlands, park land and lakes which together provide a rich habitat"

"The original Knappogue Castle was constructed in the year 1467 by Sean Mac Conmara, who was the son of Sioda Mac Conmara; it is a large medieval tower house, that originally served the purpose of a watchtower during the midst of much military conflict. During the 19th century, like many castles in Europe and Ireland, Knappogue Castle was restored into the style of the Gothic and Medieval era, after being acquired by Theobald Fitzwalter Butler, 14th Baron Dunboyne, in the year 1855; they spent a large amount of time renovating and restoring the castle, whilst also adding several additions to it, such as the drawing-room, the long room, and a west wing. Where: County Clare, IrelandWhen: 1467Style: MedievalOpen for visit: Yes, for more information check here."

"Wildlife parks are a great day out for families and luckily we have one right here in Limerick!. Allow your kids to learn about colourful parrots and fall in love with cheeky alpacas. As well as these the park hosts both wild and domestic animals, including Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Wallaby’s, Meerkats, Birds of Prey and tortoises."