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Limerick, Ireland (December 2013)

Limerick is located in Munster province in the south of Ireland. It is known for the medieval St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. John’s Square, lined with Georgian townhouses. Standing along the River Shannon, is the 13th-century King John’s Castle. King John of England built the castle between 1200 and 1212 on the site of an earlier fortification. Inside there are recreations of brutal medieval weapons and excavated Viking sites, reconstructed Norman features and other artifacts. Across the medieval Thomond Bridge, on the other side of the river, the Treaty Stone marks the spot on the riverbank where the Treaty of Limerick was signed.
Limerick, Ireland cover page.
Limerick, Ireland cover page.		 Map of Ireland with the star indicating Limerick.
Map of Ireland with the star indicating Limerick.		 Standing along the River Shannon in Limerick is the 13th century King John’s Castle.
Standing along the River Shannon in Limerick is the 13th century King John’s Castle.		 The castle was built by King John of England between 1200 and 1212 on the site of an earlier fortification.
The castle was built by King John of England between 1200 and 1212 on the site of an earlier fortification.
Interesting mural near the castle.
Interesting mural near the castle.		 Statue of Michael Hogan (1828 – 1899) who was an Irish poet. He was born in Limerick and was known as the Bard of Thomond.
Statue of Michael Hogan (1828 – 1899) who was an Irish poet. He was born in Limerick and was known as the "Bard of Thomond".		 Façade of King John’s Castle.
Façade of King John’s Castle.		 It is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe.
It is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe.
Stairs along the castle.
Stairs along the castle.		 The turret of King John's Castle as seen along the castle wall.
The turret of King John's Castle as seen along the castle wall.		 Another turret view.
Another turret view.		 The Thomand Bridge as seen from the castle.
The Thomand Bridge as seen from the castle.
Cars passing over the Thomand Bridge.
Cars passing over the Thomand Bridge.		 The bridge traverses the River Shannon.
The bridge traverses the River Shannon.		 An earlier version of Thomand Bridge as it appeared in 1240.
An earlier version of Thomand Bridge as it appeared in 1240.		 View of Limerick from the castle with St. Munchin's Church in the background (built in 1827).
View of Limerick from the castle with St. Munchin's Church in the background (built in 1827).
A closer view of St. Munchin's Church.
A closer view of St. Munchin's Church.		 Looking south from the castle is St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as Limerick Cathedral.
Looking south from the castle is St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as Limerick Cathedral.		 Excavation is still going on at King John’s Castle.
Excavation is still going on at King John’s Castle.

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