Hidden gems: The best things to do in LIMERICK

How would you spend a day in Limerick? We asked our readers to share their favourite hidden gems in the Treaty city and we’ve included the best in this list.

Here are 21 great things to do in Limerick city and county as suggested by our readers.

Take in a gig at the legendary Dolan's Warehouse

A beautiful performance @gavinjames tonight at Dolans Limerick @LimerickVoice @JessLeenMusic #limerickmusicscene pic.twitter.com/wLPdgvI87n

— Jessica Courtney Leen (@Jess_C_Leen) November 15, 2014

Explore Limerick's Medieval roots and Norman arhcitecture in the city centre

A visit to the beautiful village of Adare in Co. Limerick

A visit to the beautiful village of #Adare is a must when in #Limerick! @irishexaminer #IEBestOF pic.twitter.com/4KmFwKjmnS

— Adare Manor (@TheAdareManor) May 6, 2015

Take a look around the city's many stunning churches and places of worship

#Limerick hidden gems: plaque by St Mary's;seed fiddler @ Old Irish Ways;Desmond Hall, Glin #IEbestof @irishexaminer pic.twitter.com/N46ikiLLxE

— The Genealogy Event (@GenealogyEvent) May 7, 2015

City of Churches excellent exhibition is now showing at St. Marys Cathedral #Limerick pic.twitter.com/QiDtuRv0Ph

— Limerick Castle (@limerickguide) July 1, 2014

Take a drive out to Lough Gur

Lough Gur at 8am this morning. #loughgur #limerick pic.twitter.com/W6qHTexyDa

— Philip Brady (@philipwitter) March 19, 2015

Ken Williams - Samhain Sunset at Grange Stone Circle, Lough Gur, Co. Limerick. #photography pic.twitter.com/aoVvghucFz

— Tracey-anne (@jasmoonbutterfl) March 10, 2015

Grange Stone Circle, Lough Gur, co. Limerick, Ireland :) pic.twitter.com/4P1YvUwhDd

— Nebojša Stanković (@nebojsa_s) September 19, 2014

Have a browse around the Milk Market in the city

In #Limerick?Keep with tradition & visit @TheMilkMarket the oldest weekly market in Ireland http://t.co/1d4hGYuPMA pic.twitter.com/3rq3ek3xLQ

— Discover Ireland (@discoverirl) April 10, 2015

Walk across the Living Bridge and through the campus at the University of Limerick

@irishexaminer #IEBestOF #Limerick walking across the living bridge in UL, pure magic

— Marie Nealon (@Marie_Nealon) May 7, 2015

Under the Living Bridge, UL. #bridge #limerick #UL #architecture #river #rivershannon http://t.co/KVCj9u1jOh pic.twitter.com/M7ijwJpVBM

— David (@harroldmau5) May 11, 2015

Some food from Limerick's most famous chipper

Visit the historic Glenstal Abbey

@irishexaminer Limerick's newest summer camp held in the wonderful @GlenstalSchool. http://t.co/WHFnIGOvIG#IEBestOf pic.twitter.com/Vt61riSDMM

— CMA SUMMER CAMPS🇪🇺 (@cmasummercamps) May 7, 2015

Take a walk with nature along the River Shannon through Shannon Fields and Plassey Riverbank

Summon your inner Knight at King John's Castle

Go kayaking along the River Shannon

#IEBestof #Limerck The views of @KingJohnsCastle, @TheTweetyStone, and @HuntMuseum from the water with @GetWestKayak. pic.twitter.com/82qcgenG9z

— Get West (@GetWestAdv) May 8, 2015

Enjoy the city's many art installations

Some refereshments in the Curragower bar on Clancy Strand

The Locke Bar on a sunny day

The Locke Bar Limerick, si cena qui. pic.twitter.com/hNGLtNbXbL

— Diana Scalvini (@DianaScal70) July 12, 2013

Or a night out at Nancy Blake's

Setting up in @NancyBlakes in limerick! Feels like it's gonna be a great night! pic.twitter.com/0YVJpJRkNs

— James Lock (@Keywest_James) March 20, 2014

Dinner at Aroi restaurant. You never know who you might bump into!

Having the #selfie craic with @Pat_Shortt in #aroi #limerick What a gent. He made our night!! pic.twitter.com/CkxgHKE2d3

— Emma Mullane (@sdemmamullane) December 19, 2014

Get cultured at the Hunt Museum

Our newest attraction, among Europe’s greatest private collections of #art & antiquities! Book http://t.co/xaVJR4C27X pic.twitter.com/MiHfj7wKJ5

— TopAttractionsIrl (@AttractionsIrl) March 5, 2015

Take in a game with one of the famous sports teams that call the county home

Next up for the Champions of Munster are @CorkCityFC on Saturday evening at Jackman Park. Kick-off 6.30pm #loi pic.twitter.com/oxUaYB5zpv

— Limerick FC (@LimerickFCie) May 10, 2015

Great victory today made our Goal by staying in division 3 for next year Next up is Clare in Championship Can't Wait pic.twitter.com/WPHf3oyBbk

— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) April 5, 2015

Let your imagination fly away at the Flying Boat Museum

Wasn't expecting much but boy did I get an epic shock! Well worth the loooooong drive @FoynesMuseum one happy child pic.twitter.com/nqEGtFhB86

— Oilibhia (@oilibhia) July 21, 2014

Hot chocolate at Jack Monday's in Thomondgate

Jack Monday's cafe across bridge from Limerick castle. Jack's story is as good as the hot chocolate. @discoverirl pic.twitter.com/f9veRAi4

— Ed Leahy (@Ed_Leahy) September 15, 2012

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