Mount Kennet Travel Guide
Limerick
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Popular places to visit
Thomond Park
Home of Munster Rugby Football Club, Thomond Park is renowned all over the world for its sporting history and incredible match-day atmosphere.
King John's Castle
The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick.
Limerick City Gallery of Art
You can study the exhibits at Limerick City Gallery of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
St. Mary's Cathedral
At over 800 years old, St. Mary’s Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in Ireland still used as a place of worship. This ancient building in Limerick is a stalwart of Irish heritage and is visibly pockmarked by the trials it has endured. Situated on King’s Island in the middle of the Shannon River in Limerick, St. Mary’s Cathedral overlooks a landscape that must have changed beyond recognition since it was founded here in 1168 AD.
People's Park
Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in Limerick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
Aviation Discovery Experience at Shannon Aviation Museum
Cliffs of Moher Private Tour from Killarney
Killarney To Cliffs of Moher And Galway City Sightseeing Trip
Top hotels in Mount Kennet
Clayton Hotel Limerick
Comfortable room. Very nice lounge/restaurant. Nice breakfast buffet. Pleasant staff. Great location. Lack of room amenities. One bath towel, a shower towel and one hand towel (single traveler) no facecloth. Bottled water but no coffee or other offerings. No soap or shampoo/conditioner.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The George Limerick Hotel
The recent changes and additions were lovely to see. The coffee/tea selction has always been very good, with the little biscuits, but the chocolates were a nice treat. The little things do matter a lot. Well done all. We've been staying here since it was first opened by the original owners. Always ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Nice clean room. The restaurant staff was superb.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
Amenities.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Savoy Hotel
Loved this hotel Good staff Great food
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
I don’t do hotel reviews normally, I stop in them a lot. But this hotel was different. It was the people, the swrvice, the food. All excellent! So glad I stopped there
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Kennet
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
Courtbrack
While Courtbrack may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like O'Connell Street and Cresent Shopping Centre.
Medieval Quarter
Medieval Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by King John's Castle and Limerick Museum while in the area.
Kilrush
While Kilrush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park.
King's Island
If you're spending some time in King's Island, King John's Castle and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
