Limerick is both a county of rural old school charm dotted with picturesque towns and villages and a contemporary modern hub.  Situated on the Shannon with its old world thatched cottages and medieval churches, Limerick City, capital of County Limerick, is Ireland’s third largest city is a regional centre for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Considered a sporting stronghold the county has world class sporting facilities including Thomond Park and UL’s Olympic pool. The city achieved fame as the setting for Frank McCourt’s best-selling autobiography 'Angela’s Ashes' which Alan Parker consequently directed in the screen adaptation.