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Limerick

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – Mathew Bridge (Abbey River) loop from University of Limerick

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Ireland
Munster
Limerick

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – Mathew Bridge (Abbey River) loop from University of Limerick

Moderate

5.0

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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – Mathew Bridge (Abbey River) loop from University of Limerick

03:20

13.1km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 404 m for 888 m

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After 11.8 km for 888 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.60 km

Shannon Riverbank Trail and Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice riverside path with great views towards the Arra Mountains.

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2

5.18 km

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most important medieval structures in Ireland. Dedicated 1168.

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3

5.83 km

Dolores O’Riordan Mural

Highlight • Monument

Wikipedia (Dolores O'Riordan, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores_O%27Riordan


Wikipedia (The Cranberries, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cranberries


The wall looked very different in 2013 …

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4

6.32 km

Mathew Bridge (Abbey River)

Highlight • Bridge

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Mathew Bridge, 2025-08-03):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21513015/mathew-bridge-limerick-limerick
“Reg No 21513015 ...”

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5

6.42 km

The Hunt Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum in the former customs house houses an exceptional private collection of art and antiques

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6

7.07 km

What is street art:
non-commercial, modern art movement whose (mainly graphic) works are freely accessible in public space


In the early 20th century, what is now known as a modern …

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7

7.18 km

Terry Wogan Statue

Highlight • Monument

Sculpture by Rory Breslin, 2017. Terry Wogan was a BBC presenter.

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8

8.04 km

The Locke Bar

Highlight • Pub

The multi-award winning Locke Bar is picturesquely situated in the heart of Limerick City's medieval quarter, where the Abbey River meets the Shannon. The beautiful riverside location with a hugely …

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8.49 km

Ruins

Ruins

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.86 km

2.18 km

1.79 km

246 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.02 km

2.61 km

561 m

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Tuesday 1 September

21°C

14°C

70 %

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