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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.
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.
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.
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 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...
Limerick city, one of the oldest cities in Europe, is a Viking city dating back to the 9th century and is home to a multitude of historical and cultural treasures. Its castles, ancient walls and museums are a testament to its dramatic and captivating past.
2 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.
Limerick (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 .
