Limerick City is a historic City in the Mid West of Ireland. It stands on the mouth of the Shannon River at it's estuary where it begins it's exit to meet with the Atlantic Ocean.
The original part of the city is located on King's Island near King John's Castle (which in this video has a large Limerick flag on it). The city dates from around 812AD when the Vikings created the first defined city in the area (making it the 3rd oldest city in Ireland) although there are reports of earlier settlements around King's Island.
Brian Boru was a significant influence in the relatively early years of the City. The Thomond name that signifies the Kingdom of Thomond that was ruled by the O'Brien's is still present.
The Normans gave the city a lot of the current structure but it has taken some damage since those times.
Cromwell besieged the city in 1651 & later again by those loyal to William of Orange during the civil wars of the 17th century.
It was around that time that a treaty was signed offering full legal rights to Catholics & toleration of Catholicism. The treaty was signed on the Treaty Stone which is featured in this video & gives the Treaty City name to Limerick.
In sporting terms Limerick is probably best known for rugby, but it is far from exclusive. 2 time European Champions & 3 time Pro 14 (and previous guises) champions, Munster are one of the foremost forces in European Rugby. Their home of Thomond Park has been the scene of many miracles none more significant than the 12-0 defeat of the New Zealand All Blacks in 1978.
Within a short walk of Thomond Park is the home of Limerick GAA, the Gaelic Grounds. They've won 10 all ireland senior hurling championships (including 3 of the last 4) & 13 National League titles.
The senior football team has won 2 all ireland senior titles but the last of those was in 1896.
Treaty United are the current professional football team located in the city. They play in the 2nd tier of Irish football. Limerick FC were the previous side but were liquidated in 2019. Treaty play their games in Market's Field.
There are 2 golf courses within the city, Rathbane & Castletroy while Limerick Golf Club is located just on the outskirts in Ballyclough. Host of the 2027 Ryder Cup, Adare Golf Club, is less than 20km from the city.
There isn't a shortage of things to do or see in the city & with a university & institute of technology located on opposite sides of the river, the city has a vibrant night life between September & May.
It's a really nice choice for industry too & has been home to many industrial hubs over the years & is part of a Shannon Region alongside Shannon & the Airport that can attract some high end businesses.

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