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County Limerick ( Irish: Contae Luimnigh) is a western county in Ireland. It is in the province of Munster and is located in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. It is named after the city of Limerick. Limerick City and County Council is the local council for the county.
Limerick ( / ˈlɪmərɪk / LIM-ər-ik; [5] Irish: Luimneach [ˈl̪ˠɪmʲ (ə)nʲəx]) is a city in western Ireland, in County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region.
Introducing County Limerick. A limerick is a five-line verse, either smart or silly, popularised by Edward Lear in the 19th century – but there’s nothing silly about County Limerick. It contains variety, humour and history all in the same place.
Limerick, county, southwestern Ireland, in the province of Munster. The county seat is the administratively independent city of Limerick. The county’s northern boundary, with County Clare, is the River Shannon and its estuary.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Welcome to County Limerick. Located in the province of Munster, just off the Wild Atlantic Way, County Limerick is a fine spot for an adventure. There’s endless things to do in Limerick, from castles and hikes to an incredible food scene and much more.
County Limerick is a playground for outdoor pursuits! Here you can go angling in plentiful waters, golfing on our world renowned courses, walking or cycling on the Limerick Greenway, go biking on the longest trail network of its kind at the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails or go horse riding in wonderfully scenic surroundings.
Limerick is a city full of little “wows”. First off, there’s its location – right on the grey-blue gush of the River Shannon. Then, there’s its history: from brutal sieges in the 17th century to the grand Georgian era of the 18th century, all of which is written into the town’s streetscapes.
