• LIMERICK.COM will give you a nice flavour of Limerick as it is today

Limerick's commercial radio station is • LIVE 95FM  Have a listen to the Declan Copues Show if you get the chance!

•LIMERICK LEADER is Limerick's daily evening newspaper

•ANGELA'S ASHES by Limerick writer Frank McCourt, tells about a Limerick long since disappeared. The book also inspired a a fine album of songs by Dominic Taylor titled •SONGS FROM THE  ASHES

•THE CRANBERRIES are one of Limerick's greatest music industry successes

So is top Television and Radio presenter •TERRY WOGAN

And let us not forget Limerick's singer-actor, the late RICHARD HARRIS, whose album • A Tramp Shining helped establish songwriter Jimmy Webb, nor Limerick songwriter • BILL WHELAN whose show •RIVERDANCE has thrilled millions worldwide, and whose work features in several Richard Harris movies and albums

Almost last, but certainly not least, check out another of Limerick's top songwriters • MICK HANLY (his songs include the BMI Million-Air hit "Past The Point Of Rescue")

If you are a gigging musician and you have a technical or sound problem, or simply want to get your recording or band equipment repaired - contact Bob at • MONISWORTH ELECTRONICS run by one of the best singer-guitarists in Ireland - Bobby O'Driscoll

If you would like to stop in Limerick, the • CASTLETROY PARK HOTEL  is a beautiful 4-Star hotel, close to the University of Limerick and to the University Concert Hall which is a popular venue for some of the country's leading musical acts and is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

In Limerick City itself, we recommend the superb • LIMERICK MARRIOTT HOTEL  just 12 miles from Shannon International Airport and 1 mile from the train station. The hotel, which is located in the centre of Limerick City close to the River Shannon, offers luxurious rooms, each one boasting high-speed Internet and spacious work desks. For dining and entertainment, the Limerick Marriott Hotel features a lounge providing light menu items throughout the day. The Savoy Bar reflects the area's history while the Savoy Restaurant offers fine cuisine in a contemporary setting

We very much regret that since 2004, due to time and space limitations, the International Songwriters Association is no longer in a position to cater for visitors to Limerick, to make hotel bookings for them, or to recommend entertainment or musical venues. For that, please click on the hotels listed above, or visit • LIMERICK.COM