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Attractions near The Greenhills Hotel Limerick

While staying in the Greenhills Hotel in Limerick city, why not sample some of our fine local attractions...

Bunratty Castle Folk Park

Just a 5-minute drive from the Greenhills Hotel in Limerick, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is one of Ireland's top visitor attractions and a wonderful experience for all that visit. Built in 1425, the majestic Castle was restored in 1957 to it's former medieval splendour. The Folk Park gives the visitor a chance to see interpretation of early Irish Life from Medieval to Irish Cottage living. At night time, the Castle is the impressive setting for it's world famous medieval banquets which are held year-round subject to demand.

Located 7 Km from the Greenhills Hotel just off the main dual carriageway (N18) between Limerick & Ennis. www.shannonheritage.com

King John's Castle

King John's Castle is situated in the heart of Limerick' Medieval Heritage Precinct, on the River Shannon at "Kings Island". The Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 and has been extended and repaired many times over during the following centuries. The excellent visitor centre contains an imaginative historical exhibition, which recounts the history of the castle in dramatic fashion.

King John's Castle is just a 5-minute drive (3 Km) from the Greenhills Hotel on Nicholas Street, King's Island, Limerick City.
www.shannonheritage.com

Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre

Families shouldn't miss Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre. The indoor complex overlooks beautiful Lahinch beach and has a leisure centre with 25-metre swimming pool, the Seaworld Atlantic Aquarium, kiddies' play zone, gift shop & café.

Located off the main Ennistymon to Cliffs of Moher road (N67), 40 Km from Ennis.

Discounted family rates available at Greenhills Hotel reception.
www.lahinchseaworld.com

The Hunt Museum

The Hunt Museum exhibits one of Ireland's greatest private collections of arts and antiquities. Donated to the 'people of Limerick' by John & Gertrude Hunt, their generosity ranks as one of the most outstanding in the nations history.

Located at The Custom House, Rutland Street, Limerick
www.huntmuseum.com

Cliffs of Moher & O'Brien's Tower

The Cliffs are 8 Km long and 214 M high, it is here that one can most easily get a feel for the wilderness of the terrain over which the Celts wandered. From here one can easily view the Cliffs, the Aran Islands, Galway Bay as well as the Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk mountains to the North in Connemara and Loop Head to the South.

The Cliffs of Moher is one of Ireland's most important bird- watching sites with over 20 nesting species and 30,000 breeding pairs of seabirds.
Located 40 km from Ennis on road N67. www.shannonheritage.com

The Burren Centre

Discover the unique magic of the Burren Region in 'a walk Through Time' at the Burren Centre. It boasts a fantastic new exhibition, audio visual film theatre, local craft shop & tearoom. The visitor can explore the mysteries of the Burren; the story of the flora, fauna, archaeology, geology, legends and natural history of this magnificent limestone region.
Located on the R476 between Ennis & Lisdoonvarna. www.theburrencentre.ie

Bunratty Castle near the Greenhills Hotel & Leisure Centre, Limerick

King John's Castle near the Greenhills Hotel & Leisure Centre, Limerick, Ireland

Bunratty Folk Park and the world famous medieval banquet of fine food, song & dance are only minutes away. Limerick itself is one of Ireland's oldest cities dating back to King John and the tenth century.

Today Limerick is a centre of commerce and culture and offers it's visitors many attractions such as shopping, contemporary restaurants and lively bars & cafes.

Greenhills Hotel & Leisure Centre, Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland.
T: +353 (0)61 453033 F: +353 (0)61 453307 E: info@greenhillsgroup.com
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