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	Limerick, Ireland
		Limerick is a compact, walkable city where most of the sights and attractions are within a stone's throw of each other.
		County Limerick is compact and roughly rectangular in shape, bounded to the north by the spreading estuary of the River Shannon, the longest river and most important natural feature in Ireland, and to the south by the Mullaghareirk and Galtee mountains.
		Limerick fared badly during the religious wars which followed the Plantation of Ireland by English and Scottish settlers in the early seventeenth century.
	worldfacts.us /Ireland-Limerick.htm (1883 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Limerick
		Meantime the city of Limerick, alternately ruled by native and Anglo-Norman, was in 1199 taken possession of by de Burgh, who soon ruled with the power of an independent prince.
		One bishop of Limerick, in 1351, ruled Ireland for a short period as lord deputy; and another had a serious quarrel with the Archbishop of Cashel, whom he drove out of Limerick by force.
		The Treaty of Limerick, which ended the war and was supposed to have secured toleration for the Catholics, was soon shamefully broken, and in the eighteenth century Limerick—city and diocese—experienced to the full the horrors of the penal laws.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/09262a.htm (1260 words)

	Visitor Information for Limerick City and County in Ireland
		Limerick is at the green heartland of Munster and a county of many attractions.
		Variations of landscape and scenery stretch from the Shore of the Shannon River estuary in the northwest, to the heights of the Galty Mountains in the southeast and from West Limerick to the rich pasturelands of the Golden Vale in the East.
		Limerick is a convenient, compact country, rectangular in shape, extending approximately 80 kms from east to west and some 40 kms from north to south.
	www.visitlimerick.com (332 words)

	About Limerick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Situated at the mouth of the river Shannon, Limerick stands as a dynamic educational, economic, social and recreational base serving the mid western region and the surrounding areas.
		Limerick's central location and vast range of travel and accommodation facilities provide an ideal base for both the prospective tourist and eager entrepreneur contributing greatly to the regions economic success.
		Firstly, with approximately 49% of the total population ranging between the ages of 0 - 29, Limerick is a young vibrant City with a changing face focusing primarily on education, better road networks and infrastructure, and between social and leisure activities.
	www.limerick.ie /about.htm (204 words)

	Limericks
		But as limericks were short, relatively easy to compose and bawdy or sexual in nature they were often repeated by beggars or the working classes in the British pubs and taverns of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventh centuries.
		Limericks are short and no great talent is necessary to compose one - Limericks are a form of poetry that everyone feels happy to try (especially when inebriated!).
		His work with limericks were, however, was not in any way indecent and this particular book proved to be extremely popular in the nineteenth century and this was contributed to by the humorous magazine Punch which started printing examples of limericks leading to a craze by its readers.
	www.poetry-online.org /limericks.htm (803 words)

	JewishEncyclopedia.com - LIMERICK: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		In 1901 it was found necessary to establish a Jewish board of guardians.
		On Jan. 11, 1904, Father Creagh, of the Redemptorist Order, delivered a violent sermon against the Jews, accusing them of ritual murder, of blaspheming Jesus, and of robbing the people of Limerick.
		Limerick has a population of 45,806, of which about 300 are Jews.
	www.jewishencyclopedia.com /view.jsp?artid=424&letter=L&search=limerick (180 words)

	City of Limerick - 1 2 Travel - Ireland Travel Information Guide
		Limerick City, Capital of the Shannon Region, has a colorful and fascinating history with Castles, ancient walls and museums testament to its past.
		However, the opening of the University of Limerick, the first university established since the independence, marked a change in the fortunes of Limerick.
		The Limerick of the 21st century is a busy and progressive city which is also a seat of learning, housing the 8000 students of the University of Limerick.
	www.12travel.com /ie/Shannon/Limerick.html (513 words)

	The limerick, bawdy and obnoxious... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		The limerick, bawdy and obnoxious, is not unlike a freak-show curiosity in the carnival of literary forms.
		Don Marquis defines three distinct types of limericks: "Limericks to be told when ladies are present; limericks to be tol d when ladies are absent but clergymen are present--and LIMERICKS" (Legman xi).
		Often the joke is on the poet himself; the limerick is a method, sometimes hostile, of laughing away "sexual fears and impotencies--real and imagina ry--in short satirical efforts of elaborate rhyme, in which, be it said once and for all, woman is the usual butt of the satire" (Legman xl).
	www.writing.upenn.edu /~afilreis/88/limerick.html (542 words)

	Limerick Discussion Page
		Limericks with two weak beats at the end are less common than those with one or none.
		Limerick books sometimes contain tricky things that are not really limericks or verses that have such a strong tradition that they are accepted despite some deficiency.
		Limericks should generally follow proper rules of grammar and usage, with word orders as natural as possible.
	www.sfu.ca /~finley/discussion.html (3085 words)

	Limerick Hotels Limerick accommodation Limerick Ireland - Limerick bed and breakfast
		Limerick is a perfect mixture of modern, youthful energy and activity, and old world history and charm.
		There are number of clubs, bars, and music venues throughout the Limerick city, a number of which are very well renowned throughout Ireland.
		Limerick enjoys state-of-the-art upper level educational facilities, such as L.I.T. and the University of Limerick, two of the top centers of higher learning in the country.
	limerick.travelinireland.com (169 words)

	Limerick travel guide
		Limerick is the Irish Republic’s third largest city.
		Limerick’s most striking feature is the river shannon, flowing majestically beneath the city’s three bridges.
		Within easy driving distances of Limerick are the cities of Galway and Cork, the Burren and Killarney national parks, Lough Derg and the cliffs of Moher.
	www.world66.com /europe/ireland/limerick (194 words)

	Maine Local Government - Town of Limerick - Main Page
		Limerick is a town in York County, incorporated on March 6, 1787 from Limerick Plantation.
		It was settled by whites in 1775 on the old Pequaket Trail, a way station used by the Sokoki Indians traveling between the Saco River and Pequaket (Fryeburg).
		James was an active patriot during the Revolutionary War, Governor of Massachusetts, and the first historian of Maine with the publication of The History of the District of Maine in 1795.
	www.maine.gov /local/york/limerick (134 words)

	Limerick.com - limericks, limerick poem, funny limericks, naughty limericks, writing limericks
		Some people believe that it came from the school of poets who lived in Croom, Co. Limerick in the nineteenth century; their specialisation was short satiric verses.
		In the history of Irish literature the town of Croom, in Co. Limerick, is celebrated as the meeting place of the 18th century Fili na Maighe, the Gaelic poets of the Maigue.
		O’ Tuama and MacCraith grew up together in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick and were educated in one of the many hedge schools of the time, with a traditional education incorporating Latin and Greek studies.
	www.limerick.com /limericks/limericks.html (370 words)

	Hoganstand.com - GAA Football & Hurling
		Limerick hurling Captain TJ Ryan believes his side have nothing to lose against All-Ireland champions Cork in the All-Ireland quarter final.
		Limerick’s old habits resurfaced at the Gaelic Grounds as they just about saw off the challenge of underdogs Dublin to book their place in the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals.
		Limerick hurling’s interim manager Richie Bennis has revealed that it was fairly easy to get the players motivated for the critical qualifier against Offaly.
	www.hoganstand.com /limerick (696 words)

	GENUKI: County Limerick
		"Limerick, a county of Ireland, province of Munster, bounded N by the Shannon which separates it from Clare, S by Cork, NE and E by Tipperary, and W by Kerry, 51 m.
		The parish map of the Limerick Catholic Diocese.
		County of Limerick, from Lewis' 1837 Atlas, Counties of Ireland.
	home.pacbell.net /nymets11/genuki/LIM (927 words)

	Limerick Corporate Lactation Program
		In Addition, Limerick’s WLP can be an important recruitment tool for companies who want to attract and retain successful women of child bearing age.
		Limerick is the leader in providing award winning customer/client service and safe, high quality state of the art products for mothers whose goal is to continue to provide breast milk after returning to work.
		Limerick’s study published in Pediatric Nursing April/May 2004 illustrates retention and loyalty of employees that utilize Limerick’s WLP.
	www.limerickinc.com (218 words)

	Welcome to Limerick Township
		Limerick derived it's name from a city and county in Ireland and is one of the most mountainous and heavily timbered townships in Hastings County.
		Limerick has 2 marinas, Limerick Lake Lodge and Marina on Limerick Lake and Woodhaven Campsite and Marina on St. Ola Lake.
		Limerick is host to a very active community centre, churches, boat launching, beaches, camping, marinas, a local store/post office and dining.
	www.township.limerick.on.ca (454 words)

	Stop The Casinos - A Grass Roots Effort - Repeal Act 71 - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Limerick-- Despite countless concerns from many area residents at the 07/13 BOS meeting, the Limerick Board Of Supervisors approved a preliminary land development plan that will allow PECO/Excelen to build a dry cask storage facility to stockpile spent nuclear fuel at their Limerick Nuclear Generating Facility.
		The majority of area residents feel that allowing the dry cask storage increases the risk of a nuclear accident whether it be the result of human error or terrorist attack.
		Each year, the Limerick Nuclear facility plans to fill four canisters and although plans only call for 24 canisters, the approximately three-foot thick concrete pad on which the canisters will rest will be big enough to house about 90 canisters.
	www.stopthecasinos.com (1315 words)

	Welcome to the Diocese of Limerick
		The eastern strip is in Cashel and Emly and in Killaloe.
		Limerick Youth Service helps young people to grow and take their place in their community through the promotion of personal, social and spiritual development programmes.
		Limerick Social Service helping to promote the dignity and growth of individuals, families and groups.
	www.limerickdiocese.org (291 words)

	OEDILF - Topic
		The word for the common limerick rhythm, anapæst or anapest, is not itself anapestic.
		It is a rewrite (with the author's blessing) of Chaiwallah's limerick on the subject of our metrical bondage.
		All limericks remain the property of the authors who contributed them and are reproduced here by permission.
	www.oedilf.com /db/Lim.php?Topic=1 (641 words)

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		The term limerick itself has its apocryphal origins in the refrain "Will you come up to Limerick," a now-forgotten tavern chorus from the Irish town of the same name (Legman xix).
		Don Marquis defines three distinct types of limericks: "Limericks to be told when ladies are present; limericks to be told when ladies are absent but clergymen are present--and LIMERICKS" (Legman xi).
		Often the joke is on the poet himself; the limerick is a method, sometimes hostile, of laughing away "sexual fears and impotencies--real and imaginary--in short satirical efforts of elaborate rhyme, in which, be it said once and for all, woman is the usual butt of the satire" (Legman xl).
	www.english.emory.edu /classes/Handbook/limerick.html (522 words)

	Accommodation in Limerick-Map of Limerick-Accommodation Guide
		Limerick city has an interesting, colourful history and its castles, ancient walls and museums bear witness to this.
		Limerick's City Charter is older than that of London's and in 1997 the city celebrated the 800th anniversary of its signing.
		Limerick is also considered the sporting capital of Ireland because of its passionate devotion to rugby and its excellent sports facilities.
	limerick.goireland.com /scripts/low/xq/asp/areatype.c/areaid.184/qx/area.htm (277 words)

	County Limerick - Ireland-Ac.com: Hotels Guest Houses Farmhouses Self-Catering and other Holiday Accommodation in ...
		County Limerick is one of the Republic of Ireland's most popular counties to visit for tourists and provides an excellent starting place for touring the west coast of Ireland.
		Its main city is Limerick standing on the banks of the river Rannon with other larger towns located at Newcastle West, Kilmallock, Adare and Croom.
		Limerick city is an historic city and there are many buildings of great architectural interest to be seen.
	www.ireland-ac.com /limerick/limerick.htm (220 words)

	Limerick Lane Zinfandel Syrah Wines Russian River Valley California
		"This 2003 Limerick Lane zinfandel is an exemplar of the compelling beauty of Russian River Valley zinfandel.
		Finding plenty of compact flberry and dried plum fruit in its cinnamon and quiet, cherry-influenced aromas, this fairly full-bodied bottling is very nicely balanced from front to back, and its pert, juicy flavors pick up engaging hints of caramel, dark chocolate and toffee along the way.
		He states, "Limerick Lane is all about finesse and elegance, it's the sort of Zinfandel a Burgundy lover (e.g., me) would love".
	www.limericklanewines.com (558 words)

	County Limerick Information Limerick Ireland Tourist Information Limerick Attractions Limerick City Heritage Centres ...
		Limerick is a medieval city, standing where the River Shannon becomes tidal.
		County Limerick is a place of quiet beauty and rural charm, offering good sport to the angler and golfer and some of the finest hunting country in Ireland.
		Much of County Limerick is low and undulating-particularly in the east, where it forms part of the rich plain known as the Golden Vale.
	www.ebookireland.com /limerick.htm (811 words)

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