What to visit in Limerick, the town where the unmatched U2 first played

(Patria) - Located on the banks of the River Shannon, Limerick boasts newly opened bars, hotels, and restaurants.

This city view contrasts with the description by writer Frank McCourt in his memoir "Angela's Ashes", for which he received the Pulitzer Prize in 1996.

Limerick has recently had a notorious reputation, but today it is among the cities with a low crime rate, just like the more famous cities of Cork and Galway, and we bring you the story of Limerick from the British "The Guardian".

What this Irish city prides itself on is one of the most beautiful riverside promenades, the medieval quarter in the north of the city, and numerous characteristic red-brick houses.

Cafes have taken up positions along the river that winds through the entire city, which has perfectly integrated its history and modern progress, reports Punkufer.hr.

On Saturday mornings, many people stroll through the "Milk Market" in search of local food, and by noon, a fine aroma of coffee fills the air.

Right next to the market, you can feel a touch of the past in Nancy Blake's pub, where everything is decorated in the style of the 19th century, so you can experience a true journey back in time there.

The city has always nurtured culture, and many bands have originated from it, the most significant and best-known of which is certainly The Cranberries.

The small intimate Belltable Theatre offers lesser-known plays and gigs, and for the more famous ones, there is the University Concert Hall.

What the city definitely boasts about is sport - Limerick GAA is a hurling club and the Irish champion in this national sport, then there is Thomond Park stadium, where several rugby clubs play.

Belonging to a club will often determine where you go out in the evening. Fans of the Shannon RFC rugby club gather in Jerry Flannery's bar, and in Myles Breen's bar, the bastion of fans of the opposing club is located.

Given that you are a guest and not realistically a fan of either of these two clubs, choose for yourself where you would rather go.

Music lovers will also get their fill, because next door is the Stella Bingo hall, where Ireland's best export - the unmatched U2 - first played.

The best way to get to know a region is through its food. In Limerick, the East Room restaurant, which offers fine dining, and many local establishments with a much more relaxed atmosphere, such as The Buttery, Canteen, and The Locke, which is considered the best gastro pub in the city, have taken care of this.

In any case, it's good to know that besides Dublin, and Cork and Galway, Ireland has other cities that are quite worth visiting.