George’s Quay (Abbey River)
The Abbey River quay on King’s Island, by St Mary’s Cathedral, whose jetty is closed for the 2026 season.
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- Max. stay: Closed until at least March 2027
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George’s Quay jetty
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Max. stay: Closed until at least March 2027
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About this mooring
Waterways Ireland jetty on the Abbey River. Closed for the 2026 season for flood-protection works; not expected to reopen before March 2027. The stream can be strong here.
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Mooring limit: 5 days in a row, 7 days a month
Public moorings on the Shannon Navigation and the Shannon–Erne Waterway: at the same public harbour for at most 5 days in a row, or 7 days in total in any month, all year round. A longer stay in winter (1 November to 31 March) needs a winter mooring from Waterways Ireland. Boater information from Waterways Ireland
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About George’s Quay (Abbey River)
The navigation reaches the city through the Abbey River, the channel that curls round the east and south of King’s Island, and George’s Quay lies along it near Baal’s Bridge. The Waterways Ireland jetty here is closed for the 2026 season while Limerick City and County Council builds flood defences on the quay wall, and it is not expected to reopen before March 2027 (Marine Notice 07/2026). The river stays open: pass the works slowly and follow the safety boats. This stretch needs care at any time. The stream can be strong, depth is limited near low water and headroom at Baal’s Bridge is tight near high water, so time your passage with local advice. Ashore, St Mary’s Cathedral, founded in 1168 and Limerick’s oldest building still in use, is a short walk away, and the Locke Bar on the quay has a large riverside terrace.
Eat & drink
The Locke Bar
Riverside gastropub with Limerick’s biggest beer garden over the water and a traditional Irish music and dance session every night.
+353 61 413 733 lockebar.com (opens another website)From OpenStreetMap, not checked by us. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–23:30 · Fri 09:00–00:30 · Sat 10:00–00:30 · Sun 10:00–23:30
Things to do
- Heritage
St Mary’s Cathedral
Founded in 1168 on King’s Island, Limerick’s oldest building still in use; open to visitors all year and known for its choral concerts.
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Services
Absolute Hotel
Four-star hotel on Sir Harry’s Mall beside the Abbey River, a few minutes’ walk from the castle, the Hunt Museum and the Milk Market.
absolutehotel.com (opens another website)Neighbours by water
- Limerick
- Sarsfield Lock Times vary — see notice
- King’s Island & King John’s Castle
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- Limerick Docks (Ted Russell Dock)
- Parteen
- Ardnacrusha Locks Closed until Wed 31 Mar 2027
≈ distances are computed along the water, not along the marked channel. Times are our estimate: 7.5 km/h and 15 minutes a lock. Check the Waterways Ireland marine notices
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