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Limerick

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King John's Castle and Thomond Bridge in Limerick City, Ireland.

Limerick is a lovely city in western Ireland. It is found in County Limerick and is part of the province of Munster. The city sits on both sides of the River Shannon, with its old center on King's Island.

Limerick is a busy place with many people. In 2022, it was the third-most populous urban area in Ireland. The city has a long history, starting with Scandinavian settlers in 812 during the Viking Age. Today, Limerick is known for its culture, with many art galleries, theatres, and music events.

The city has many places to visit, like King John's Castle and St Mary's Cathedral. Limerick is also famous for its writers and poets, such as Frank McCourt, who wrote Angela's Ashes. Every year, the city holds a literary festival in his honor.

Limerick has many sports teams, too! Rugby, Gaelic football, and hurling are very popular. The Limerick county hurling team has won several championships. There are also golf clubs, rowing clubs, and more.

Limerick is twinned with several cities around the world, including A Coruña in Spain, Austin in the United States, and Quimper in France. This means friends and partnerships with these places.

The city has a mild climate, with gentle summers and cool winters. Rain is common, so an umbrella might be useful! Overall, Limerick is a place full of history, culture, and fun for everyone to enjoy.

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A detailed map showing the natural landscape and geography of Ireland.
A detailed map showing the geographic location of Europe using a Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection.
A map showing the location and boundaries of Limerick, Ireland.
Drawings and landscapes of villages and landmarks in Wales and Ireland by French artist Alphonse Dousseau.
Historical coat of arms of Limerick, Ireland.
A view of O'Connell Street in Limerick, Ireland.
The Hunt Museum in Limerick is housed in a beautiful limestone building from 1765, with painted horse sculptures outside as part of an art project.
The Belltable Arts Centre located on O'Connell Street in Limerick, Ireland.
Radio House in Limerick, home of Live 95 radio station.
The RTÉ lyric FM radio station building in Limerick, Ireland.
Saint John's Cathedral in Limerick, Ireland – a beautiful historic building.

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