University of Limerick & Living Bridge
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A university campus on the Shannon, with Ireland's longest footbridge, the Living Bridge, and wide riverside paths.
The University of Limerick lies on both banks of the Shannon, about 5 km east of the city centre. Its campus has wide green spaces, large riverside lawns and modern buildings. The Living Bridge, about 350 metres long, links the two banks. It is Ireland's longest footbridge, made of several curved spans crossing the Shannon, and walking across it offers views of the swiftly flowing river and the wooded banks. The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance often holds public performances on campus, and there are also small exhibitions, including ones drawn from the Hunt Collection. Entry is free. Take a bus from the city centre for about 20 minutes, or cycle along the Shannon riverbank.
Opening hours
Campus open all day
Nearby sights
- St John's Cathedral
- The Milk Market
- St Mary's Cathedral
- The Hunt Museum
- King John's Castle
- Treaty Stone & Thomond Bridge
- People's Park & Limerick City Gallery of Art
- Frank McCourt Museum