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Map of Limerick. Limerick (/ ˈ l ɪ m ər ɪ k / LIM-ər-ik; [5] 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.
The Limerick boycott, also known as the Limerick pogrom, [1] [2] was an economic boycott waged against the small Jewish community in Limerick, Ireland, between 1904 and 1906. It was accompanied by assaults, stone throwing and intimidation, which caused many Jews to leave the city.
Limerick won the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final against Cork. [527] HSE CEO Paul Reid said the threat from COVID-19 was still "very real", with the number of patients being treated in hospitals with COVID-19 at its highest level since the end of March, increasing to 314. [528] 23 August
The 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.
This is a list of towns and villages in County Limerick, Ireland. A. Abbeyfeale - (Mainistir na Féile) [1] Abington - (Mainistir Uaithne) Adare - ...
Newport is served by Bus Éireann who run a service three times a day to and from Limerick City. On Fridays Bus Éireann operates a bus from Newport to Nenagh via Silvermines. The nearest railway station Birdhill railway station is 8.5 km away in the neighbouring village of Birdhill.
The Limerick Art Gallery, the Limerick School of Art and Design, and Ormston House cater for painting, sculpture and performance art of all styles. Limerick is also home to comedians The Rubberbandits, D'Unbelievables (Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny) and Karl Spain. Its most famous acting son is Richard Harris. The city is the setting for Frank ...
Limerick Pride is a week-long annual event in Limerick, Ireland. Although its history dates back to 2001, with the first official pride event, the Pride parade was not introduced until 2007. [1] The Pride parade took place in September from 2007 until 2013.