Hunt Museum (with canon) courtesy of Failte Ireland). eum (inside) courtesy of Shannon Development. Adare tesy of Willowbrook B&B – www.willowbrook.ie. Frank McCourt Museum, courtesy of Tourism Ireland.
Visiting Limerick City Compiled by Louise Cantillon.
King John’s Castle Located on Kings Island, the heart of Medieval Limerick, King’s Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 and it is one of Limerick’s most impressive historic sites. For more information: www.shannonheritage.com/KingJohnsCastle/ Limerick City Museum Founded in 1906 it chronicles the history of Limerick and its people. Tel: 353 (0) 61 417862 or email museum@ limerickcity.ie Hunt Museum See the collection of 2000 works that were gathered by John and Gertrude Hunt during their lifetime. It includes the work of Picasso, Renoir and Yeats and a unique Jewellery Gallery. Located on Rutland Street, it also has a gift shop and cafe. www.huntmuseum.com/home.aspx Frank McCourt Museum Dedicated to the writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank Mc. Court, the museum is located in The Leamy School, where Frank and his brothers received their early education. McCourt is best known for his memoir “Angela’s Ashes”. For opening Hours: www. frankmccourtmuseum.com/ Thomond Park Home to Munster Rugby, it’s also been a venue for some of the best international musicians including Rod Stewart and JLS and also has a museum. To book a tour and for more information: www.thomondpark.ie/ For more on Limerick City of Culture events: www.limerickcityofculture.ie/
Louise Cantillon also writes for First Online Radio in Limerick. Spring 2014 Isle 27