Conference
Stacks, Studio and Beyond: Artists and the Art Library
1-3 July 2025 | Limerick School of Art & Design, TUS: Midlands Midwest
Taking place at the Limerick School of Art & Design at the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, the ARLIS UK & Ireland conference 2025 invites proposals for presentations and workshops around the theme of Stacks, Studio, and Beyond: Artists and the Art Library.
Check back soon for more information about booking, speakers, programme and our sponsors.
Local information
Limerick is on the West Coast of Ireland at the mouth of Ireland’s longest river the Shannon. It is part of Ireland’s Midwest region and is in the province of Munster. The nearest airport is Shannon International Airport, which is approximately a 30 minute bus ride from the centre of Limerick City. All major airlines service Shannon including, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Buses run every 30 minutes from Shannon Airport to Limerick city centre.
The city dates from 812 A.D. but most of it’s most notable architecture is from the Norman (12th century) and Georgian periods. The current population of Limerick’s metropolitan district is approx. 105,000 people. It is a university town with a vibrant arts and cultural community. It is located close to Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way, with highlights of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in County Clare just over an hour’s drive away. Both Cork and Galway cities are within 1.5 hours from Limerick, whilst, Ireland’s capital city Dublin is approx. 2.5 hours away with good train and bus connections.
There are lots of interesting things to see and do when in Ireland. Please see a selection of links below:
Limerick:
https://www.discoverireland.ie/limerick/visit-limerick
County Clare:
https://www.discoverireland.ie/clare/things-to-do-clare
The Wild Atlantic Way:
https://www.discoverireland.ie/wild-atlantic-way
Galway City:
https://www.discoverireland.ie/galway-city
Cork City:
https://www.discoverireland.ie/cork-city
Dublin City:
Food options
Food Options Near Limerick School of Art & Design
The River Deli
Opening Hours: 8 am – 3.15 pm
Location: V94 TW5E
Distance from LSAD: 7 mins walk (500m)
The Locke Bar & Restaurant
The Locke Bar
Opening Hours: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: V94 C896
Distance from LSAD: 10 mins walk (700m)
Absolute Hotel
Opening Hours: 07 am – 12 pm
Location: V94 WP52
Distance from LSAD: 10 mins walk (550m)
The Hunt Museum Café
The Hunt Café – The Hunt Museum
Opening Hours: 10 am – 4.30
Location: V94 EV8A
Distance from LSAD: 11 mins walk (750m)
Tesco
Opening Hours: 8 am – 10 pm
Location: V94 544E
Distance from LSAD: 12 mins walk (850m)