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Slide1
Limerick
By
Áine
and Emily.
Slide2Limerick city
Limerick is the 4
th
most populated city in Ireland.
Limerick is also known as the Shannon region.
The city is built on several curves and islands of the River Shannon ,which spreads into an estuary shortly down river from limerick.
Slide3Facts on Limerick
Limerick have a population of 57,106.
Limerick is in the province of Munster.
It is located at a strategic position on the River Shannon with 4 main crossing points near the city centre.
St. Johns Cathedral, whilst more modern, as Irelands tallest spire at 94 metres.
Slide4More facts on Limerick
The milk market is the main market in Limerick.
To the south of the city is Golden Vale, an area of rich pastureland.
Local Public transport is provided by Bus
Éireann
.
Limerick is an important centre of higher education in Ireland.
The Shannon airport is also in Limerick.
Slide5Sport
Rugby and GAA (
gaelic
football and hurling) are the most popular sports in Limerick.
Thomand
Park is a famous sports ground especially rugby in Limerick.
UL is a main university in Limerick and has many sports grounds.
Slide6History of Limerick
During the Munster Plantation Limerick was ruled by the
Fitzgeralds
and the Butlers.
A great castle was built on the orders of King John in 1200 in Limerick.
Luimneach
(Limerick) originally referred to the general area along the banks of the Shannon Estuary, which was known as Loch
Luimnigh
.
Slide7A Limerick on Limerick
Limerick is
most definitely
great
Its star rating is eight out of eight
So many attractions to go and see
Its
definitely
the place for me to be
A great
atmosphere
it does create
Slide8I
hope you enjoyed our presentation!
By
Emily Walsh and
Áine
Greer!
Limerick
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