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Limerick (/ ˈ l ɪ m ər ɪ k / LIM-ər-ik; 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.
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.
5 days ago · Limerick, city, port, and county town (seat) of County Limerick, west-central Ireland. It occupies both banks and King’s Island of the River Shannon at the head of its estuary emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. Under the Local Government Act of 1888, Limerick became a county borough with a city.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Limerick is located in the Mid-West Region of Ireland and is also part of the province of Munster. Limerick City is the hub and capital of the Shannon Region and the 3rd largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Its colourful and fascinating history is evident everywhere and proudly maintained.
European Green Leaf City. About Limerick. Limerick is an ancient and proud city on the banks of the mighty River Shannon with a population of almost 95,000 people and covers an area of 59km². Located 200km from the capital, Dublin, Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city.
Limerick City. Ireland, Europe. 'There once was a city called Limerick…'. Umm, no, can't think of anything that rhymes with Limerick. And no one is quite sure why those humorous five-line verses are named after this Irish city, though the term dates from the late 19th century.
Visit Limerick and experience its unique spirit, the friendliness of the people, the vibrancy of the riverside city, the sporting passion, the history, the rural majesty of County Limerick – come and see it for yourself...
