Do You Like Limerick?

Totally Tropical · 02-05-2014 10:25PM #1

Seeing that we have do you like Dublin and do you like Cork threads up.I think Limerick is the most underrated place in the country.It's a very nice city.The georgian grid layout of the city centre is very unique.It has one of the finest riverfronts in Ireland and it's just a very nice city to wander around.Everything you want is there and i think it's a good thing that it is not as popular with tourists as Dublin Galway and Cork etc.It has a bad rep but i think it's a load of crap.I find Limerick to be the safest out of all of Irelands main cities.I find it to be the friendliest city in Ireland as well.In fact in my subjective opinion and with Cork taken out of the equation i consider Limerick to be the nicest city in Ireland.:)

The Moldy Gowl · 02-05-2014 10:27PM

I live in the city and when I leave it, I miss all the knackers.

They add a certain pizazz to the area.

John Cherry · 02-05-2014 10:29PM

No.

WesternZulu · 02-05-2014 10:29PM

No

orangesoda · 02-05-2014 10:29PM

I personally don't know one person who has been to Limerick, apart from county gaa people

dharma200 · 02-05-2014 10:31PM

I do.
Good shops.
nice art gallery
Good few nice pubs
Fair few skangers but not as many as you would think

anncoates · 02-05-2014 10:31PM

Not the best looking city but always enjoyed myself when there.

comongethappy · 02-05-2014 10:32PM

It wouldn't be in my top 40 Irish cities.

Sir Arthur Daley · 02-05-2014 10:33PM

The best thing about limerick is the bypass to Galway.

SilverScreen · 02-05-2014 10:37PM

I was down in Limerick one day over a year ago. I thought it was a nice enough city, although I found the city centre a little bit boring and lacking character. The river front is nice though and I had a nice walk along it.

But yes, Limerick doesn't strike me as a tourist city and lacks the charm and character of a city like Galway for example.

ljpg · 02-05-2014 10:37PM

nothing but fond memorys of limerick city,must spin down that way again soon

The Backwards Man · 02-05-2014 10:38PM

Anyone I know from Limerick is sound.

SEPT 23 1989 · 02-05-2014 10:41PM

I thought it was a kip until i visited the place

great city and very friendly people been back many times since

Seaneh · 02-05-2014 10:42PM

Went out with a girl from Sixmilebridge for a few years and had a few good night's out in Limerick but don't think I'd have enough knowledge to make a call one way or the other.
Generally positive experiences for me though.

Aidric · 02-05-2014 10:45PM

Happily studied and lived there for a combined total of 8 years. Best chicks in the country bar none.

Totally Tropical · 02-05-2014 10:46PM

SilverScreen wrote: »

I was down in Limerick one day over a year ago. I thought it was a nice enough city, although I found the city centre a little bit boring and lacking character. The river front is nice though and I had a nice walk along it.

But yes, Limerick doesn't strike me as a tourist city and lacks the charm and character of a city like Galway for example.

On an architectural level Limerick is way ahead of Galway and most other places in Ireland as well imo.I think Limerick is a very likeable city.I think it's better than Galway for shopping eating and drinking etc.It also has the biggest shopping centre in Ireland outside of Dublin the Crescent if bland and soulless shopping malls are your thing!There's plenty of things to do for tourists in Limerick but the city just isn't marketed very well.Galway decided to go all out and market itself as a tourist town and good luck to them but i'd like to think that Limerick is a cut above that.

Silentcorner · 02-05-2014 10:46PM

It always amazes me (as a Limerick man) that Irish people (albeit in decreasing numbers) feel nothing but negativity toward Limerick.

But that same city is one of the "must visit" cities on the European Club rugby circuit...and when they come they don't stay in Galway or Cork or Ennis or Adare and get bused in on matchday, they stay right in the city centre for 2/3 days...and they keep coming back...they fill the museums and art galleries as well as the pubs and restuarantes...of course they are not exposed to Irish media, that might have something to do with it...

Holsten · 02-05-2014 10:48PM

No, I hate Limerick.

Horrible city.

SEPT 23 1989 · 02-05-2014 10:48PM

Limerick city centre needs serious money thrown at it

it reminded me of North Inner City Dublin in the 80's

Samsgirl · 02-05-2014 10:48PM

Yes, I worked there for a few years & had many a good night out there. Crescent shopping centre is v good also with the added bonus of free parking!

The Moldy Gowl · 02-05-2014 10:55PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Anyone I know from Limerick is sound.

There is some lad called moldy who prowls the streets and shouts at youths who is an awful gowl though.

cabledude · 02-05-2014 11:00PM

I would walk down O'Connell street in Limerick at night. I cannot say the same for Temple Bar in Dublin or Patrick St. in Cork....

Tokarev · 02-05-2014 11:00PM

A county in Ireland where you just don't go without carrying a knife!

Fcuk, he's from limerick...........They're born with stanley knives in their hand.

A city of heritage and wonderful people and night life.

cabledude · 02-05-2014 11:03PM

Silentcorner wrote: »

It always amazes me (as a Limerick man) that Irish people (albeit in decreasing numbers) feel nothing but negativity toward Limerick.

But that same city is one of the "must visit" cities on the European Club rugby circuit...and when they come they don't stay in Galway or Cork or Ennis or Adare and get bused in on matchday, they stay right in the city centre for 2/3 days...and they keep coming back...they fill the museums and art galleries as well as the pubs and restuarantes...of course they are not exposed to Irish media, that might have something to do with it...

Nail. On. Head.

zetalambda · 02-05-2014 11:21PM

Limerick is OK. I used to go there a lot when I was younger. I like Dooradoyle and the Crescent but the city center is a bit on the dull side and noticeably underdeveloped. Hopefully the city of culture accolade will kick-start something good for the city but I wouldn't hold my breath.

hatetherain! · 02-05-2014 11:34PM

I love Limerick .... and I'm originally from Cork! Its amazing that so many people jump on the "I hate Limerick, its unsafe" bandwagon and they havnt even been to there.
Ive known people that came to Limerick for nights out/visit friends and they had a negative attitude because of things they had heard from others, but loved Limerick once they had been there!

Talib Fiasco · 02-05-2014 11:42PM

I go to college in Limerick so it's my second home and I love the place. Nice city, great night life, people are sound and it's a busy enough place for any young fella. The water is terrible though! And yeah I'm from Cork and honestly I'd never walk home from Cork city after a night out but have done so in Limerick loads of times...obviously there are rough areas but it's a grand little place. +1 on the fact the city needs serious investment...place looks about ten years too old. Much prefer Limerick to Dublin tbh. But Cork is in a league of it's own...obviously like.

Roger Hassenforder · 03-05-2014 08:11AM

Limerick is a great city, but having the university so far out takes from its potential.

DarkJager · 03-05-2014 08:15AM

Holsten wrote: »

No, I hate Limerick.

Horrible city.

Don't worry, we hate you too.

_Redzer_ · 03-05-2014 08:16AM

Never was a fan of limerick to begin with, and about a month ago I'd a pretty terrible experience there and I disdain it ever since.

03-05-2014 08:22AM

I was waiting for a bus on William Street late one evening many years ago and I could hear a rattling noise getting closer and closer. A young lad ran out of a side street with a stolen charity box under his arm.

It's the only place I've had something thrown at the vehicle I was travelling in (a bus)

It has a substantial looking centre but it needs regeneration.

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