Limerick Racecourse is the place for collectors to gather this weekend

The challenges maintaining an antiques shop means fairs are the go-to place when shopping

This oil by John Frederick Herring senior will be at Conal Meyler's stand at the National Antique Fair in Limerick today and tomorrow.

In terms of antiques, vintage and collectible items Limerick has it all this weekend. Whether you choose to walk, drive, canter or gallop to Limerick Racecourse it is the place to be for an enormous indoor gathering of the Irish antique trade.

Despite the size of the facility organiser Robin O'Donnell has been forced to limit dealer attendance as he is inundated with requests from people wanting to be part of it.