A bank holiday in Limerick invariably results in an empty city, a dull day, and an even duller spirit among those who find themselves confined within the city’s limits. While friends and companions escape to the seaside or the countryside for leisure, those left behind experience a pervasive sense of ennui.

It is not surprising that many Limerick residents take advantage of their bank holidays to explore the green slopes or sandy shores outside the city. However, what is occasionally perplexing is the notable absence of excursions into Limerick itself. Limerick, a city of immense historical and natural appeal, should theoretically draw more visitors during the summer months.

The city boasts attractive environs, and it is somewhat puzzling that Limerick does not receive a larger number of tourists. The city’s historical significance and natural beauty make it an appealing destination. While we have previously invited suggestions from our readers on how to make Limerick a more attractive tourist destination during the summer, our efforts have largely gone unanswered.

Considering the allure of the Munster-Connacht Exhibition currently taking place in Limerick, it is even more bewildering that the city does not see a greater influx of visitors. The Exhibition is in full swing during the month of September, and the city should ideally be bustling with tourists and visitors from across the country.

It is hoped that the number of visitors to the city will increase in the coming weeks, especially during the peak period of the Exhibition. The event deserves support and patronage for its noble objectives.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 07 August 1906