County Limerick

Limerick - Luimneach - Bare Land

Location of County Limerick

County Limerick is located in the South-West of Ireland. Limerick is an area steeped in history. The origin of Limerick city dates back to the 9th century a site settled by the Vikings.

Limerick City is known as "City of the Broken Treaty", due to the treaty which was signed surrendering the city to William. The terms of the treaty included respect for the rights of Catholics were immediately breached. The treaty was signed on the Treaty Stone which can still be seen today.

The County of Limerick is dotted with beautiful towns and villages and gives the visitor the perfect mix of city and country life.