The Clarion Hotel Suites Limerick is superbly located on the ever popular Ennis Road only a leisurely 10 minute stroll into Limerick City Centre.  In all, there are 61 of these Suites - 43 of them with two bedrooms and 18 with just one bedroom - however all are very bright and spacious and filled with natural light.  These Suites really are like a home from home and offer guests every comfort you would expect from a hotel with the extra space of a suite - there is even a TV in the bedroom as well as in the living room. 

These brand new suites are what we term "partially self-catering" in that they offer a kitchenette rather than a fully equipped kitchen.  The kitchenette in each suite contains the following:

• microwave
• kettle
• toaster
• crockery & cutlery
• Fridge

In all there are 18 one bedroom suites and 43 two bedroom suites. 

KUDOS BAR & RESTAURANT

Kudos Bar & Restaurant serves Malaysian and European food inspired by the Kudos eateries prevalent across the Clarion Brand. 

ACCESS TO LEISURE FACILITIES

Residents of the Clarion Hotel Suites Limerick have use of the fully equipped gymnasium on site and also have complimentary use of the Clarion Hotel Steamboat Quay's leisure facilities including SanoVitae Health & Fitness with Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Gym and 12 Metre Indoor Pool (10 mins away).  Complimentary Car Parking.

When going to the Clarion Hotel Suites Limerick there is something for everyone.  Residents of the Clarion Hotel Suites Limerick can take advantage of the 10% discount at the Seventh Heaven Day Spa, located directly across the road, and also the Clarion customer preferred rates at Limerick Lawn Tennis Club, also across the road.  Kids can enjoy the Tons of Fun Activity Centre with bowling located just 3 minutes walk from the hotel.

Please note: The hotel is closed 23/12/08---27/12/08.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Superbly located on the much sought after Ennis Road, directly across from Limericks Gaelic Grounds and only a 10 minute stroll into Limerick City Centre.  Just 5 minutes away is the Millennium Theatre at Limerick Institute of Technology and Thomond Park, the home of Muster Rugby.  The attractions of Limerick City are many with King Johns Castle, the Hunt Museum, Dolans Pub with traditional Irish music 7 nights a week plus 20 other dining options all within 10 minutes.  10 minutes will bring you to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Limerick Racecourse, Limerick Greyhound Track, Shannon International Airport and the University Concert Hall.

A varied choice of world class Golf Courses are within 60 minutes including: Lahinch and Doonbeg Links, Dromoland Castle, Adare Manor and Shannon.

THINGS TO DO IN LIMERICK

Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle

One experience not to be missed, while in Limerick, is the unique Medieval Banquet entertainments at Bunratty, Knappogue and Dunguaire Castles. These castles were once the splendid homes of noble medieval lords, today, they are the imposing venues for nights of revelry, fine food and wine.  Each castle has a distinctive and riveting entertainment show. At Bunratty Castle, join the Earl of Thomond for a glorious banquet at this majestic 15th century castle. The Earl’s Butler welcomes guests from the four corners of the world toasting an era of great Irish taste with excellent food, fine wine and honey mead.  In the Banquet Hall, the long oak tables, bench seating and candle-light with the warm glow of the fire reflect the Banqueting style of the mediaeval era. You will be entertained by the world famous Bunratty Singers with enchanting melodies to harp and violin accompaniment. T: 061 360788    www.shannonheritage.com

The Hunt Museum

Exhibiting one of Ireland's greatest private collections of art and antiquities, dating from the Neolithic to the 20th Century, including works by Renoir, Picasso and Yeats.

**Summer Sizzler** 50s Chick, 60s Cheek at the Hunt Museum during Summer 2007 explores the many and dramatic changes in the fashionable image of women which took place during the 1950s and 1960s. This is illustrated through the work of notable fashion photographers of the period and the clothes of prominent and innovative fashion designers. The sophisticated, elegant and mature image of the 1950s woman is contrasted with the youthful, casual, at times innocent, look which dominated fashion in the mid 1960s

King Johns Castle

King John’s Castle is a 13th century castle on ‘King’s Island’ in the heart of medieval Limerick City.  The Castle overlooks the majestic River Shannon offering wonderful views of Limerick City.  Discover history at its best, magnificent views and life in Norman times.  Explore 800 years of history brought to life in the imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman houses, forticications, siege mines, and the battlement walks.

**Summer Sizzler** Summer Nights at King Johns Castle Open air style of theatre is the ideal way to pass a lazy summer’s evening with family or friends at King Johns Castle this summer. As part of a truly memorable experience the audience are encouraged to bring their own picnic, complete with chairs, or picnic blankets, to the Castle to add to the atmosphere and enhance their enjoyment of the evening. The castle will be open at 6.45pm on the night for picnics.

Golf

• Castletroy Golf Club: Beautiful parkland course measuring 5854 metres in length and par 71 Tel 061 335753
• Limerick County Golf and Country Club: A championship quality 18 hole golf course, an indoor/outdoor driving range & golf school and a magnificent club house with two bars, an award winning restaurant, boardroom, golf shop and locker rooms..   Tel: 061 351881
• Limerick Golf Club: Limerick Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Limerick City, and is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland, founded in 1891. Tel: 061 415146
• Shannon Golf Club: This highly rated parkland championship course, with some magnificent views of the Shannon Estuary, has been played by Ballesteros, Norman, Faldo, Lyle, Langer and Christy O’Connor Jr.   Tel: 061 471849

Horse Racing

Limerick Racecourse: Limerick racecourse’s grade 1 racetrack opened in October 2001 hosts 18 race days through out the year. A state of the art venue providing amply car parking, catering and bar facilities for race days and other events such as exhibitions. Extensive hospitability options for corporate and group bookings in our restaurant and corporate suites. Eighteen days of racing in 2007, a combination of day, evening, bank holiday and weekend fixtures. Calendar highlights include the Summer BBQ race meeting, Munster National in October and the Christmas Festival, which offers four days of National Hunt racing. Go and enjoy all the fun of racing and then enjoy live music after the racing from some of Irelands hot entertainers!

www.limerickraces.ie Tel: 061 320000

Limerick Greyhound Track

Start your week off with a full race card with regular race nights are on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.  Tel: 061 214604

Equestrian Centres

• Adare Equestrian Centre is an AIRE approved riding centre.  Tel: 061 396373
• Clonshire Equestrian and Polo Centre: The Clonshire Equestrian & Polo Centre is situated just 20 minutes drive from Limerick City and 2.5km from the picturesque village of Adare. Tel: 061 396770
• Clarina Equestrian Centre: Clarina Riding Centre is an AIRE approved equestrian centre. Tel: 061 353087

Music/Theatre

University Concert Hall (UCH):  Currently operating as the biggest venue in the city, the University Concert Hall (UCH), Castletroy, Limerick, is a superb venue, fully seated and catering for over a thousand people. With top quality sound, lighting and staging, it’s the perfect venue for an early evening concert. Concerts here range from performances by the internationally acclaimed Irish Chamber Orchestra, resident in UCH, to various opera and theatre, and performances from first class Irish and international bands, solo artists and comedians, catering for all generations. With excellent staff and flawless in-house organisation, it’s a pleasure to visit UCH from the moment you book tickets to the time you pull out of the ample car park. More details on the venue, upcoming shows and ticket booking are available on their website, www.uch.ie. 061 331549

The Millennium Theatre at the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is a magnificent 350-seat theatre.  It is Limerick’s newest, intimate and magnificent venue.  It hosts concerts, drama and musical events.  www.litmt.ie  Box office +353 61 322322

Dolan’s Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick. Established for over ten years, it has become Limerick’s answer to Whelan’s in Dublin and is synonymous with quality music. Dolan’s, as a complete venue, combines a traditional Irish pub with traditional live music 7 nights a week, a restaurant, and a very cosy outdoor smoking section. The Warehouse itself is a 400-capacity, custom-built venue catering for live music of all grades, along with comedy and club nights. The Warehouse is the place that you can catch the acts that will be playing the University Concert Hall in years to come. Take the opportunity to see them in this excellent, more intimate venue during your visit to the city. www.dolanspub.com.  Tel +353 61 314483

Trinity Rooms, The Granary, Michael Street, Limerick, is a multi purpose venue in the city, which also features regular live music with high profile Irish and international acts. Primarily a city nightclub, it was developed to include an excellent, 600-capacity live music facility, and has welcomed acts the caliber of The Wailers, Moloko, Ash and Zero 7 since it’s launch. Covering mainly rock, reggae and jazz acts, Trinity Rooms is aimed at a younger audience, and also features the Greenroom in it’s complex, which caters for up and coming acts, both local and national. www.trinityrooms.ie Tel +363 61 411177

The Belltable Arts Centre, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick, is another venue worth a visit. While mainly catering, as its name would suggest, for the city’s arts community (shows are also well worth checking!), the venue regularly features live music of all grades. A 250-capacity seated theatre, their website is the place to go for current listings. While you’re in the city, you could also pay a visit to the Belltable’s excellent movie series, which runs for 13-week periods twice a year and features some of the best international cinema being released today or yesterday! www.belltable.ie Tel. +353 61 319866

Angela's Ashes Tour Limerick City home of Frank Mc Court best-selling author of Angela's Ashes. 061 327108

Family Fun

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park: At Ireland’s premier visitor attraction you are invited to explore two wonderful experiences – the acclaimed 15th century Bunratty Castle and 19th century Bunratty Folk Park.  Within the grounds of Bunratty Castle is Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting.  Meet and chat with the Bean an Ti (Woman of the House) and various street characters including the Policeman and Schoolteacher who give the site its sparkle.  Enjoy the tastes, scents, sights and sounds of this enchanting place as you stroll from house to house or around the charming village complete with school, post office, doctors house, hardware shop, printers and of course the pub! It’s a wonderful experience for adults and children alike with something for everyone to enjoy!

Limerick Milk Market: Sample the culinary delights of Ireland with Irish cheeses, fish, seaweeds, sausages, jams, chutneys, breads and fresh pressed apple juice. Set amongst the colour and fragrance of traditional Irish and organic farm produce, vibrant plants and fresh flowers, you will also discover olives, salamis, chocolates, coffee, pastries, ice creams and crepes that rival anything available at continental markets! This market is rated as one of the busiest and most successful farmer’s market in Ireland.

The Burren (60 min drive): A geological wonder of terraced glaciated limestone. The Burren's flora, archaeology, geology, legends and history make it unique in Europe.

The Cliffs of Moher (60 min drive): The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's top Visitor attractions. The Cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O'Brien's Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs. From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins, the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara and Loop Head to the South.

University of Limerick Activity Centre: Choose from Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, High Ropes, Archery or Orienteering to name but a few.  Kids camps, family activities and corporate events are our speciality. Clarion Preferred Rate: 10% discount on Children's Mulit Activity & Water Week Camps

Craggaunowen (20 mins drive): the Living Past Experience is Ireland’s original award winning Pre-historic Park.  Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, the Park interprets Ireland’s pre-historic and early Christian eras. It features a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts which existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago.

The Planet Bowl: The planet bowl in Limerick. Funworld - Limerick is Ireland's Number 1 family entertainment center, providing something for everyone of every age.

Nature Trails Of Aughinish: Butterfly Sanctuary: This disused quarry is Irelands first sanctuary for butterflies with a habitat management programme specifically for the benefit of out native butterflies. It has a carpet of 'bird's foot trefoil' and 'kidney vetch'. These are the food plants of the 'dingy skipper' and 'small blue butterfly'. 'Bee orchidds' are common here while 'ravens' nest on the cliff ledges.  Meadowland: This habitat has areas where the grass is kept short to attract various thrushes and wintering curlew. Heath: This type of habitat is now rare in Ireland. Grasses, herbs and wild flowers grow in abundance giving a colorful display during the summer. The constant singing of the skylark can be heard along with the meadow 'pipits' and 'cuckoo'. Small heath butterflies can also be found.  Tel: 061 604000

Prices for 2009 for 1-Bedroomed suites:

Sun – Thur €99 per night
Fri & Sat €119 per night
22nd December – 31st December €129 per night

Please email info@dreamireland.com or telephone +353 64 41170 to check availability