Limerick - Wikipedia
WEBLimerick (/ 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 (poetry) - Wikipedia
WEBA limerick (/ ˈ l ɪ m ər ɪ k / LIM-ər-ik) is a form of verse that appeared in England in the early years of the 18th century. In combination with a refrain , it forms a limerick song , a traditional humorous drinking song often with obscene verses.
History of Limerick - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Limerick stretches back to its establishment by Vikings as a walled city on King's Island (an island in the River Shannon) in 812, and to the granting of Limerick's city charter in 1197. King John ordered the building (1200) of a great castle.
Limerick | History, Culture & Attractions | Britannica
WEBMay 2, 2024 · 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.
Limerick – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBLimerick (Luimneach) is a city in County Limerick in the Shannon Region of Ireland, with a population in 2024 of 60,314. It's a miniature Dublin with its Georgian streets, historic sights, and many visitor amenities, and is a good base for visiting its surrounding county plus County Clare and County Tipperary .
Our History | Limerick.ie
WEBOur History. Limerick City is almost 1,100 years old. It has been a Viking settlement, a medieval walled town, a Georgian city and is now a modern, vibrant metropolitan area with a rich and historic hinterland. Limerick was founded by the Vikings around 922 AD.
About Limerick | Limerick.ie
WEBAbout 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. Ireland’s first National City of Culture, Limerick’s rich cultural life can be seen in its ...
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