Several people in Limerick told me the city closed the B&Bs and the hostels and put up high rise hotels. There is a Travel lodge, but it would not budge from the 42 Euros for one person. (However, 3 can stay for 42 Euros.)
Therefore, the only hostel nearby is Jamaica Inn. It had an adequate kitchen, was in a small town, was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. There was safe and adequate parking. The rooms and halls were brightly painted, but the TV did not work and there were some areas that needed repair. The bathrooms were clean. There was a restaurant in town. I would not choose to stay in Sixmilebridge except that Limerick had no hostel. Townspeople told me the city was positioning Limerick as a high rise hotel/convention city. However, they complained the high rise hotels were mostly empty, but wouldn't budge on price.

My friend Carol and I have just returned from a great 3 night stay at the Jamaica Inn . Our room was small, but it was clean and comfortable. The staff were pleasant and helpful, and the house dogs are friendly. Breakfast is not included but there is a kitchen that you can use, and a cafe on site which serves a very good Irish breakfast. I had no complaints about my stay, and would recommend the Jamaica Inn for a short break.

Dear Travelers, We recently stayed at this hostel and would not recommend it. We thought it would be convenient to the Shannon Airport and would be less expensive than nearby hotels. However we were wrong. The owner, Michael, was terribly rude, and the room was dirty and dark. (The moldy shower curtain fell off each time one took a shower.). The hostel was overun with noisy high school rugby players until 11 or 12 at night and the the drive there was difficult on a very curvy road.. Fortunately prior to our trip home we found a number of less expensive and more accomodating hotels within 1 or 2 miles of the airport. (Try Twomile Inn or any in Shannon Town). Backpackers and families beware, the Jamaica Inn was not a good choice for staying near the airport. We had a wonderful vacation in Ireland and this owner and establishment was definitely and anomaly. Sincerely, Sheila of Chicago