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\nLong considered a tough town on the way from Shannon to somewhere else, Limerick has become a much hipper place in recent years.<\/p>\n
Here’s a compendium of 10 things I like about the New Limerick – seek them out, and discover some Limerick gems of your own!<\/p>\n
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Super-cool place to bring kids — lots of history from Viking times to the 21st century — worth a look!<\/p>\n
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Moderately-priced business hotel, central to all of downtown and the river. Friendly staff and a decent Italian restaurant onsite.<\/p>\n
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Beautiful array of artisanal foods and handcrafted items for a taste of modern Ireland.<\/p>\n
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Everything for the home sewer, knitter and crochet artiste. Mostly acrylic yarns but a nice assortment of wool as well as cotton threads. Friendly and helpful staff.<\/p>\n
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Elegance personified…luxury boutique hotel and award-winning restaurant make this venue a worthwhile Limerick splurge.<\/p>\n
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Trendy and intriguing combo of cafe, cookery school and furniture showroom – a growing chain.<\/p>\n
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Wonderful sushi and katsu dishes, superb for a quick takeaway….call ahead.<\/p>\n
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Reasonably-priced self-catering rooms for summer occupancy at the beautiful and convenient UL campus just outside the city center.<\/p>\n
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Since 2015, a new take on the traditional Irish pub – craft beers, no TV!<\/p>\n
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Unique collection of art and artifacts housed in a beautiful Georgian building with gardens.<\/p>\n
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