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Limerick, Ireland
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Limerick is a mid-size city in Munster, Ireland with a population of 94,192. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Limerick
Limerick is a city in western Ireland, in County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. With a population of 102,287 at the 2022 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in Ireland, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland. It was founded by Scandinavian settlers in 812, during the Viking Age.
People
Climate
| Population | 94,192 |
| Population Density | 11,730 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6647°, -8.6231° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Munster |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.7 inches (1,085 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Limerick
Limerick is a mid-size city in Ireland (Munster) with a population of 94,192. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Climate in Limerick
Limerick has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1020 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6647°N, 8.6231°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Limerick has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Limerick
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of FET - Croom Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| FÁS | College | - | , |
| ICHAS College Ireland | College | - | , |
| LCETB O'Connell Avenue Campus (The Red Tech) | College | - | , |
| Limerick Adult Education College | College | - | , |
| Limerick City College | College | - | Visit → |
| Limerick College of Further Education - Main Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| Limerick School of Art and Design (LIT) | University | - | Visit → |
| Mary Immaculate College | University | - | Visit → |
| Mary Immaculate College | University | - | Visit → |
| Merriman House | University | - | , |
| Salesian Agricultural College | College | - | Visit → |
| Technological University of the Shannon: Coonagh Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Limerick | University | - | , |
| University of Limerick | University | - | , |
Schools in Limerick
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's National School, Limerick | - | - | - | - |
| Salesian School | - | - | - | - |
| Villiers School | - | - | - | - |
| Scoil Mháthair Dé | - | - | - | - |
| St. Clements College | - | - | - | - |
| Catherine McAuley | - | - | - | - |
| Model School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady, Queen of Peace NS | - | - | - | - |
| Scoil Íde | - | - | - | - |
| Ardscoil Mhuire | - | - | - | - |
| St. Patricks' Boy's N.S. | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Brigid's National School | - | - | - | - |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Lady of Lourdes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Limerick School Project | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul's National School | - | - | - | - |
| Crescent College Comprehensive | - | - | - | - |
| Ard Scoil Rís | - | - | - | - |
| Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh | - | - | - | - |
| Le Chéile National School | - | - | - | - |
| Midwest School for the Deaf | - | - | - | - |
| Griffith College | - | - | - | - |
| Laurel Hill Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ | - | - | - | - |
| Coláiste Mhichíl Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Scoil Iosagain Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Presentation Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Gabriel's School and Centre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Limerick
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Country Music Radio | country, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Irish Pub Radio | ballads, celtic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Limerick's Live 95FM | adult contemporary, local news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Wired FM - FM 99.9 - Limerick, Ireland | college, education | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RabbitHole Radio | - | MP3 | |
| live 95 (US) | rock | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SPIN South West | - | AAC+ 89 kbps | |
| GOCOM Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Scariff Bay Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Limerick
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Air Venture | ||||
| Culture House | ||||
| Hunt Museum | ||||
| King John's Visitor's Centre | ||||
| Leamy House | ||||
| Limerick Museum | ||||
| The Eamonn De Valera Museum |
Libraries in Limerick
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dooradoyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killaloe Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Limerick City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Limerick City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roxboro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scarriff Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watch House Cross Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Limerick
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Killaloe Farmer's Market | |||||
| Milk Market | |||||
| Student Courtyard | |||||
| TabaccoLand Ltd |
Hotels in Limerick
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Limerick
72 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Limerick
61 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Limerick
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Limerick
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Limerick
12 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Limerick
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Limerick
22 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Limerick
18 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Limerick
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Limerick
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Limerick
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Limerick
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Limerick
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Limerick
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Limerick
26 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Limerick
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Limerick
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Brewing Company | ||||
| Treaty City Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Limerick
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Limerick
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Airport | SNN | Large Airport |
| Abbeyfeale Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birr Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brittas House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camus Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coonagh Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Craughwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cregboy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Erinagh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Feohanagh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gay Tracy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pallas West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rathcoole Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| The Forge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Limerick
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| An Post | |
| Dooradoyle Post Office | |
| Garryowen Post Office | |
| Henry Street Post Office | |
| Hyde Road Post Office | |
| Limerick General Post Office | |
| Mary Street Post Office | |
| O'Connell Avenue Post Office | |
| Post Office | |
| William Street Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Limerick
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abundant Life | |
| Abundant Life Christian Church | |
| Christ Church, Limerick | |
| Church of the Redemptorists | |
| Elevate Community Church | |
| Holy Rosary Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Limerick Islamic Cultural Centre | |
| Mallow Street Christian Fellowship | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church | |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace | |
| RIGPA Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| Saint Augustine's Church | |
| Saint Brigid's Church | |
| Saint John's Cathedral | |
| Saint Joseph's | |
| Saint Mary's Cathedral | |
| Saint Mary's Church | |
| Saint Michael's |
Explore Near Limerick
Quick Facts
Around Limerick
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Limerick
51 places within 15 km
- • Brufea
- • Dermot & Grania's Bed
- • Franciscan Abbey
- • Gortalassa Fort
- • Lisduff
- + 4 more
- • Yurty's Couch
- • Ballycahane Castle
- • Ballyculhane Castle
- • Ballycullen Castle
- • Bolane Castle
- • Court Castle
- + 9 more
- • Site of Cromwelll's Fort
- • Limerick City Gallery of Art
- • Ormston House Art Gallery
- • Knockanuarha
- • Knocksize
- • Skool Hill
- • Woodcock Hill
- • Annagh Church (ruin)
- • Carrigogunnell Castle
- • Castle Connell
- • Castle Troy
- • Church
- + 14 more
- • Duck Inn
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What is the population of Limerick?
Limerick has a population of 94,192 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 11,730 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Limerick?
Limerick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches.