Limerick and the University of Limerick

 

The conference will take place on the University of Limerick’s riverside campus on the banks of the River Shannon. As the images of the campus and the Living Bridge suggest, this is a particularly attractive setting: the campus is threaded with walking paths, green spaces, and views across the river. In late November we hope for crisp, frosty mornings or an autumnal campus with the last of the leaves still on the trees.

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​​Limerick itself is a compact and welcoming city with a largely preserved Georgian streetscape and a strong sense of its layered history. The city centre is easily explored on foot, with cafés, pubs, and restaurants clustered around the river and in the older streets. For those arriving early, or staying on after the conference, there are museums, galleries, and historic sites – including King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone – all within easy reach.

 

Getting to Limerick and the University of Limerick

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Limerick and the University of Limerick are well connected to Ireland’s main international airports:

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• From Shannon Airport
  Shannon Airport is the closest airport to Limerick (around 24 km). There is a direct bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick city, with a journey time of around 1 hour. From the city you can connect easily by local bus or taxi to the University of Limerick campus.

• From Dublin Airport
  Dublin Airport offers the widest range of international connections. There are direct coaches from Dublin Airport to Limerick, serving both Limerick city centre and the University of Limerick campus, with a journey time of approximately 2.5 hours. This is a straightforward option that avoids travelling via Dublin city centre.

• From Cork Airport
  Cork Airport also has regular flights from the UK and continental Europe. Buses run from Cork to Limerick, with a journey time of around 2 hours, connecting in the city with local buses or taxis to campus.

 

Within Limerick, the University of Limerick campus is approximately 20 minutes by bus from the city centre. There is also a pleasant walk along the River Shannon between the city and the campus, which takes around 40 minutes, depending on your route and pace.

 

Accommodation

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We have arranged conference rates at two hotels close to campus:

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• Castletroy Park Hotel

• Kilmurry Lodge Hotel

 

Both are within easy reach of the University of Limerick, either on foot or via a short bus or taxi journey, and are convenient for early starts and evening events on campus.

In addition, Limerick city centre offers a wide range of hotels and guesthouses, from larger chains to smaller independent options, which may suit those who prefer to stay in the city and commute to campus each day. Regular buses link the city and the University, and taxis are readily available.

 

Further details on booking and how to access conference rates will be provided to registered participants.