It is so important to find a way to be active and to get some fresh air! Sabrina, our outdoorsy student ambassador, has found a lovely walking route for you to try! Scenic, and connecting UL Campus to the City, it really is a stunning walk. Did you know that health professionals recommend at least…
Category: Things to do in Limerick
Things useful for International students in Limerick
It gets really tough for International students to settle down in a foreign country. I took few weeks to settle down and figure out everything. Here are few guidelines which I would like to share, and I hope these might be of some help. Accommodation Make sure you book your accommodation in advance before arriving…
Do you know Frank McCourt?
Frank McCourt’s world famous novel Angela’s Ashes, which was later made into a movie, showed the humour and hardship of growing up in Limerick in the 1930’s. Many of the sights and businesses described in Angela’s Ashes can still be found and visited in Limerick. UL student Sabrina Siqueira has found herself in Limerick and…
10 ways to have fun as a Teetotaller in UL
Angie Weisgal is an MA Journalism student at the University of Limerick, from the US. A lot of activities on campus are based around drinking. A teetotaller can feel left out. Whether you don’t drink because it’s your choice, it’s your New Year’s Resolution, it’s against your religion, or because of health reasons, there are…
Who Needs Lunch? Go See a Free Show Instead!
5 Reasons you should attend a free lunchtime concert in the Irish World Academy!
October Favourites: Limerick Bars and Restaurants
Check out this UL Erasmus student from Belgium’s favourite bars and restaurants around Limerick!
September Favourites: Limerick City Food & Drink
Erasmus student at the University of Limerick, Aleksandra, gives us her favourite food products in this September edition of her Limerick Favourites series! 1. Peanut Butter Perfection ~ Milk Market You should really try this one! In an era of peanut butter that almost doesn’t taste like peanuts and is mostly palm oil, it is…
8 fun things to do in Limerick City by Amber Patton, EI International Student Ambassador
1. The Milk Market Located near the city centre, the Limerick Milk Market is the perfect place to stock up on fruits, veggies, meat, bread, cheese, chocolate—really anything you want! If food isn’t want you fancy, then enjoy the stands full of handmade jewellery, hand bags, books, and clothes. If you find yourself in Limerick…
Limerick – a hidden gem in my backyard by Lizzy Selvik, UL International Student Ambassador
Everyone who comes to study abroad in Ireland comes for many different reasons. Whether it is for the unmistakably friendly people, the strong traditional music culture, the remarkable natural beauty of the Emerald Isle, or the good craic – the reasons to choose to study in Ireland are endless. For me, I had a hard…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 