Co. Limerick is situated in the west of Ireland having boarders with counties Kerry, Cork, Tipperary and Clare. The county has a real rural charm with a gently undulating landscape of forests in Ballyhoura, fertile valleys in the Golden Vale and the tidal estuary of the River Shannon.
Trident Holiday Homes offers a choice of self catering holiday homes in Co. Limerick – Ballyhoura Forest Homes situated in forested hills and on the Ballyhoura Mountain Biking Trail or Castle Oaks Holiday Homes which are within the grounds of the Castle Oaks House Hotel with full access to the hotel's facilities. Co. Limerick is full of attractive towns like beautiful Castleconnell on the banks of the River Shannon, rural Killmallock and Adare with its quaint thatched cottages and Mediaeval churches. The county offers visitors a wide range of attractions to visit such as;
Limerick City is the third largest city in Ireland. This university town was founded by the Vikings on the banks of the River Shannon and has always been an important port and trading centre. The city has wide variety of historical and cultural visitor attractions and is filled with a wonderful mix of buildings dating from Medieval times to Georgian and Victorian. In addition to a wide choice of restaurants, pubs, boutiques, art galleries and a theatre, the city has many visitor attractions which include;
There is a strong equine tradition in Co. Limerick with local hunts and regular point to point meets from December to May. There are a number of local equestrian centres that cater for riders of all levels of ability and offer treks through the area’s stunning countryside and a number of racecourses which include;
In addition to equine sports, there are a number of other outdoor activities on offer such as hiking, fishing, paragliding, sky diving, off roading, clay pigeon shooting and cycling at the Ballyhoura Mountain Biking Trial. This trail comprises of a number of ‘loops’ each one leading on to the next ranging from a moderate 6Km loop to a far more demanding 50Km. While the trails vary in difficulty, proper equipment is required for all of them.
For those looking for a more relaxing activity, Limerick offers a wide choice of excellent golf courses such as;
Our self catering accommodation in Limerick offers wonderful bases from which to enjoy all the county has to offer with the advantage of also being within easy reach of neighbouring Kerry, Cork, Tipperary and Clare. Click here for a full list of individual holiday cottages in Co. Limerick.