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This is the successor club to Limerick FC, who went bust in 2020. "The Shannonsiders" play soccer in the League of Ireland First Division, the Republic's second tier. Their Markets Field stadium (capacity 4500) is 1 km southeast of city centre. The playing season is March-Nov, with games usually on Friday evening.
Treaty United Football Club is an Irish association football club based in Limerick. The club was founded in 2020 following the demise of Limerick F.C. and began playing in the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division in 2020 followed by the addition of a senior men's team to the First Division in 2021. They play their home matches at Markets Field, the same ground as their predecessors.
Built in the 13th century by King John over a Viking fortification. The walls, well bashed about over the years, enclose a large courtyard.
Anglican cathedral founded in 1168, with the tower added in the 14th century. Features include the ceremonial Great West Door, the limestone-slab original altar, and the chandeliers. Buried in the nave is the last High King of Munster, Domnall Mór Ua Briain (d 1194). Sunday service is from 11AM, no visiting then.
Iarsmalann Hunt
Formed from the personal collection of John and Gertrude Hunt, ranging over Classical, Irish prehistoric and early Christian, and Olmec. Plus rotating exhibitions.
Ardeaglais Seán Naofa
This impressive Roman Catholic cathedral is in neo-Gothic style and has the tallest spire in Ireland at 94 m (308 ft). Built in 1861 and designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since. Six bishops are buried here.
Gailearaí Ealaíon Chathair Luimní
Displays all Irish artists, plus large collections of posters and contemporary drawings.
It is a working Benedictine monastery and school, which incorporates a Normanesque castle. It's set in attractive gardens and woodlands. Visitors can participate in the liturgy, visit the monastery church or walk the grounds. Others spend days of reflection in the guesthouse.