Limerick and Adare event weekends: what to do between sessions
Adare is a thatched-cottage village 20 km from Limerick city, home to Adare Manor, host of the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Events we cover in Limerick and Adare
Arriving
Shannon airport (SNN) is 40 minutes away; Dublin is 2.5 hours by car.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Limerick city | City hotels 25 minutes away. |
| Mid-range | Adare village | Guesthouses; book very early for the Ryder Cup. |
| Splurge | Adare Manor | The host resort. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Travelodge Limerick Ennis Road
- Mid-range: Dunraven Arms Hotel
- Splurge: Adare Manor
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Bunratty Folk Park.
Rainy-day backups
- Hunt Museum.
Free things to do
- Adare village and Desmond Castle grounds.
- Limerick riverfront.
Getting around
- You need a car or tour; buses link Limerick and Adare.