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Limerick is located on the River Shannon with four main river-crossing points near the city centre.

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Limerick

Ireland

Country
Ireland
Population
102.2K
Coordinates
52.66, -8.63
1061st most populous city in the world

Limerick 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.

From the “Geography and metropolitan area” section

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The Treaty of Limerick, signed on a stone that is now displayed at Clancy Strand, is why Limerick is sometimes known as the Treaty City.

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Limerick

Ireland

Country
Ireland
Population
102.2K
Coordinates
52.66, -8.63
1061st most populous city in the world

Limerick 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.

From the “History” section

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As of the 2022 census, Limerick's population was 76.53% white total, including 67.47% white Irish.

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Limerick

Ireland

Country
Ireland
Population
102.2K
Coordinates
52.66, -8.63
1061st most populous city in the world

Limerick 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.

From the “Demographics” section

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Limerick City and County Council was the first local authority in Ireland to have a directly elected mayor.

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Limerick

Ireland

Country
Ireland
Population
102.2K
Coordinates
52.66, -8.63
1061st most populous city in the world

Limerick 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.

From the “Government and politics” section

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In 2014, Limerick became Ireland's inaugural National City of Culture, hosting various artistic events throughout the year.

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Limerick

Ireland

Country
Ireland
Population
102.2K
Coordinates
52.66, -8.63
1061st most populous city in the world

Limerick 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.

From the “Culture” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: The author of these photos can be found in the links above. · CC BY-SA 4.0

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