Above: Seaside buildings in Limerick town

Brief Description

Third largest city in Republic on the tip of the Shannon river estuary. Settled by Vikings in 831 who where later evicted by Brian Buro. St Mary’s Cathedral begun in 1168/80. King Johns Castle from 1210 with great drum towers. Neo-gothic St John’s Cathedral from 1854.

The “Limerick” form of doggerel poem was devised in a pub in Limerick Street. Also location for the Book and film “Angela Ashes”

Local Area attractions

Good Salmon and Trout fishing. Racecourse. Two 18 hole golf courses.

Hunt Museum

Medieval Heritage Precinct

Georgian Museum & Garden