Limerick city is lively with markets on Saturday, also theater and cinema. The pub and concert scene is lively with traditional and popular music nightly. College sport clubs sometimes hold activities weekends. Yes, there is a society for International students and this is also open to all study abroad students. There is particularly high pressure on college computers at the middle and end of semester when papers are due.
Internet access is available but is limited to outside office hours on most machines.
There are 120 computers on campus with all-day internet access. If possible, bring a bicycle. There are bicycle sheds in the village. Or you can pick one up secondhand. However if you intend to travel in Europe.