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	Limerick (city) - MSN Encarta
		Limerick (pronounced /ˈlɪmrɪk/ ; Luimneach in Irish) is a city and the county seat of County Limerick in the province of Munster, in the midwest of the Republic of Ireland
		Limerick (city), city in the southwestern Ireland, county borough of county Limerick, at the head of the estuary of the Shannon River.
		The city is divided into English Town, on King's Island; Irish Town, which includes the oldest part of the city (dating from the 9th-century Norse settlement), and lies to the south of the river; and Newtown Perry, to the south of Irish Town, dating from 1769.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761571983/Limerick_(city).html (132 words)

	County Limerick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Limerick County Council is the administrative entity for the county, the City of Limerick is a distinct administrative region and entity.
		Limerick saw much fighting during the War of Independence of 1919 to 1921 particulary in the east of the county.
		Limerick is widely regarded to be the Irish home of Rugby which is very popular in the county, but is mostly focused around Limerick city, which boasts many of Ireland's most celebrated All-Ireland League teams; Garryowen, Shannon, Old Crescent, Young Munster are among the most prominant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/County_Limerick (1357 words)

	AllRefer.com - Limerick, city, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		It was occupied by the Norsemen in the 9th cent., became the capital of Munster under Brian Boru (c.1000), was taken by the English toward the end of the 12th cent., and was James II's last stronghold in Ireland after the Glorious Revolution.
		The repeated violations of this treaty during the reigns of William III and Queen Anne caused Limerick to be called City of the Violated Treaty.
		Limerick is the site of a teacher's college and the National Institute for Higher Education, a branch of the National Univ. of Ireland.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Limer-cit.html (367 words)

	Limerick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Limerick is twinned with Quimper in France and Spokane, Washington in the United States.
		Limerick's music scene is one of the most vibrant and creative in the Republic, producing bands such as The Cranberries, Woodstar, The Hitchers, Tuesday Blue, 22, Giveamanakick and Headgear.
		The Limerick is also the origin of the type of poem of the same name, a humorous verse of five lines with an AABBA rhyme scheme.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Limerick (1588 words)

	Brief History of Limerick
		Limerick then is one of the oldest cities in these islands and was the first in Ireland to appoint a mayor, namely, Adam Sarvant (1197-98) and his bailiffs were John Bambery and Walter White.
		It is not known exactly when, or by whom, the city motto was first decided upon, however, it is a quotation from Virgil's Aeneid and was quoted during the time of the sieges in the mid 17th century.
		In 1950 the city's boundaries were increased to 5, 115 acres and the population is now in the region of 80,000 people (in the greater metro area).
	members.tripod.com /Preachan/limerick1.html (835 words)

	Limerick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The population of Limerick including environs is 86,998 while the population of the city itself is 54,023 (CSO, 2002).
		Limerick's music scene is one of the most vibrant and creative in the Republic, producing bands such as The Cranberries, Woodstar, The Hitchers, Tuesday Blue, 22, and Giveamanakick.
		On a historical/literary note, the Limerick is also the origin of the type of poem of the same name, a nonsensical verse of five lines with an AABBA rhyme scheme.
	www.americancanyon.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Limerick_City (1183 words)

	Limerick -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The city dates from at least the (Any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries) Viking settlement in 812, but history suggests the presence of earlier settlements in the area.
		Limerick is an important centre of higher education in Ireland, having its own university and several colleges.
		Limerick's music scene is one of the most vibrant and creative in the Republic, producing bands such as (Click link for more info and facts about The Cranberries) The Cranberries, 22 and Giveamanakick.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/li/limerick.htm (1875 words)

	Limerick.com - Limerick - City of the Sieges (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While there may have been some revenge killings in the immediate aftermath of the occupation of the city, the death toll was minuscule compared to the numbers who had died of hunger and disease during the siege itself, perhaps as many as 5,000.
		Despite the collapse of the Cromwellian regime in 1660 this power was not regained and the Protestant control of the city was to remain with the exception of the brief period of catholic resurgence in 1690.
		Limerick had proved to be a major stumbling block to William's plans to capitalise on his victory at the Boyne and quickly crush the Jacobite resistance.
	www.limerick.com /history/limericksieges.html (1566 words)

	Limerick City - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		During the civil wars of the 17th century, the city played a pivital role, seiged by Oliver Cromwell in 1651 and twice by the Williamites in the 1690's.
		Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, linked to the University of Limerick, is an education and arts college situated near the city centre.
		Limerick's music scene is one of the most vibrant and creative in the republic, producing Bands such as The Frames and The Cranberries.
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /l/li/limerick_city.html (1006 words)

	Siege's of Limerick
		Limerick in 1690 was the second largest city in the country, with a peacetime population of about 4,000.
		The older part, known as the English town, was built on the King's Island, and was a natural defensive position, being bordered to the west and north by the Shannon and to the south and east by the Abbey River.
		Limerick was garrisoned by the bulk of the Irish infantry, about 15,000 men, with a small force of cavalry under the overall command of a French major-general, Boisseleau.
	members.tripod.com /Preachan/sieges1.html (5507 words)

	Sightseeing in Limerick County
		Situated along the midwest coast of Ireland, Limerick City is in the county of Limerick, with a population of about 100,000.
		The city has two distinct areas: Englishtown, the oldest part of the city, built on an island in the Shannon; and Irishtown, which was developed from the fourteenth century onwards.
		Limerick city is at present pedestrianising the city centre and has done Bedford Row and part of Thomas St so far.
	www.irelandby.com /sightseeing/sightseeing_limerick.htm (1093 words)

	Limerick city history - Irish history (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The construction of Newtown Pery, the Georgian Quarter of the city, meant much of the old city walls were demolished, thus destroying the strong mediaeval character of the island.
		Housing Limerick Corporation and its City Council, this new development, on the site of the Old Courthouse and city jail, was the first completed which adopted the new policy of orienting buildings towards the river.
		Limerick’s first taste of fashionable urban architecture and civic space, this initial development was to test the local gentry on their taste of townhouses.
	indigo.ie /~blpeter/history.htm (979 words)

	Encyclopedia: Limerick City (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The population of Limerick including environs is 86,998 (CSO, 2002).
		During the civil wars of the 17th century, the city played a pivital role, besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1651 and twice by the Williamites in the 1690s.
		Limerick's music scene is one of the most vibrant and creative in the Republic, producing bands such as The Cranberries, 22 and Giveamanakick.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Limerick-City (1094 words)

	Home, Limerick City Development Board
		The city of Limerick is at a crossroads.
		The role of the SIM Group, as part of the Limerick City Development Board, is to support co-ordination of local activities aimed at enhancing social inclusion in Limerick City.
		Evaluation of Social Capital in Limerick City & Environs A report on Evaluation of Social Capital in Limerick City & Environs soon to be published.
	www.limerickcitydb.ie (285 words)

	Limerick Ireland
		The county of Limerick is located on Ireland’s southwest coast between Clare and Kerry.The county is bounded by the wide mouth of the Shannon estuary to the northwest, the high peaks of the Galtee mountains to the southeast and Co. Kerry to the west.
		The city’s walls were taken down in the 18th century and the city developed westwards into an area known as Newtown Pery, famed for its elegant houses and wide streets.
		Limerick City began to prosper in the 1950s and 1960s with the industrial development arising from Shannon Airport, the geographical location of which made it the first suitable landing site for long-distance air travel from and to America.
	www.tourlimerick.com /web/places/limerick.html (435 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.
		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.
		It is a city of contrasts in that it has a Medieval core and an intriguing history and yet is also a thriving commercial and tourist centre.
	www.12travel.com /ie/Shannon/Limerick.html (533 words)

	Limerick Budget Guide - Limerick city Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dominated by the might of the River Shannon, Limerick, a city of historic contrast, with a mediaeval core and later a Georgian city, provides a vibrant and strong cultural and commercial centre for it’s citizens.
		Minutes from the city centre is the world famous Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, with its nightly banquet entertainment; Adare village and its thatched cottages; Castleconnell - famous for its river angling; and Killaloe, gateway to Lough Derg - Ireland’s Pleasure Lake.
		Within a day’s touring are the cities of Cork and Galway, the Burren and Killarney National Parks, Lough Derg, the Cliffs of Moher and an abundance of heritage centres and natural attractions, all explaining Ireland’s past in many ways and under many themes.
	indigo.ie /~blpeter (223 words)

	Spokane - Limerick Sister City Society
		Most recently was a trade mission to Limerick led by the Mayor of Spokane and a return visit to Spokane by a delegation led by Limerick's Lord Mayor to attend the Sister City International Conference.
		Limerick, with a population of 80,000 is an ancient city, receiving its charter in 1197.
		It is the largest city on Ireland's Atlantic seaboard and is a thriving regional capitol on the shores of the River Shannon.
	www.spokanesistercities.org /limerick.htm (524 words)

	Latest News/Scéalta Nua
		Limerick 37 replaced Limerick FC in the eircom League of Ireland's First Division in December 2006 after Limerick FC were denied a league licence.
		Limerick has an unmatched passion for all sports and as we know soccer has the highest participation levels in the city and county.
		Limerick is a proud city with a storied place in many of major historical developments on the island of Ireland—including the Flight of the Earls and Cromwell’s Treaty Stone.
	www.limerick37fc.ie /gpage14.html (1677 words)

	Limerick travel guide - Wikitravel
		Limerick City is served very well by Bus Eireann who operate services to and from Limerick city to Athlone, Balbriggan, Cork, Drogheda, Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, Navan, Sligo and Waterford.
		Limerick is connected to the Irish Rail network by Colbert Station which is located on Parnell Street in Limerick City.
		Limerick City is connected by rail (either directly or indirectly) with the main towns of Belfast, Dublin, Rosslare, Cork, Tralee and Ennis.
	wikitravel.org /en/Limerick (1133 words)

	Limerick City Community Safety Partnership — about Co-ordinator Scheme
		The Limerick City Community Safety Partnership is a company limited by guarantee comprising of 3 Statutory Agencies (Limerick City Council, An Garda Siochana, HSE Western Area) who work in partnership to achieve a common goal.
		The Limerick City Community Co-ordinator Scheme is a pilot project over a 2-Year period managed under the guidance of the Limerick City Community Safety Partnership.
		The Limerick City Community Co-ordinators are a first for Ireland and the project is based on a very successful UK Model where Community Wardens/Rangers empower local communities to deal with a range of social problems.
	www.limerickcommunityco-ord.ie /about.html (266 words)

	Limerick (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The city of Limerick is located on the Shanon and Abbey rivers.
		However the real history of the city did not start until the mid-9th century when Viking raids in the Shannon region brought about the establishment and protection of the city of Limerick.
		One important date in the history of the city of Limerick is the year 1690.
	www.glue.umd.edu /~sschreib/autumn_02/introductions/limerick.html (268 words)

	Public Notices, Limerick City Council
		Limerick City Council will be the Housing Authority for the area and will assume responsibility for three rented houses, shared-ownership housing loans, RAS and the management of the 14 Bay Halting Site at Lansdowne Bridge.
		Limerick City Council will be the Roads Authority for the area.Included among the road functions to be transferred are National Primary, Regional and Local Roads, the School Warden Service (including three existing wardens), Public Lighting, Road Planning and Parking Bye-Laws.
		Limerick City Council will be the Water Services Authority for the area.All the existing water services for the area will transfer to the City Council and be administered by the City Council.
	www.limerick.ie /OurServices/OtherServices/PublicNotices/Name,7796,en.html (1101 words)

	UCD Vs Limerick City (League Cup) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Limerick’s night of woe continued two minutes later when a clever ball from Martyn carved open the visitors’ defence.
		College continued to dominate in the second half, and O’Byrne was desperately unlucky not to snatch his second goal of the night when his 25 yard effort struck the crossbar with Fitzpatrick beaten.
		Limerick’s hopes suffered another huge blow on 64 minutes when midfielder Brendan Hughes was shown the red card for a foul on McDonnell with the College midfielder being carried off and substituted by Alan Mahon.
	www.ucd.ie /soccsup/reports/LimerickLC28-11-2000.html (426 words)

	Limerick Accommodation in Limerick City and County for Hotels Guest Houses and Bed and Breakfast
		Limerick City and County is in the Shannon region, The Golden Vale agricultural region and the Ballyhoura environment region.
		Sport is a big part of Limerick life and the week is usually spent talking about the previous weekends matches weither it be hurling or football in the Gaelic Grounds or Rugby in Thomond Park which is the home of Munster Rugby.
		The larger city hurling clubs are Patrickswell, Ballybrown, Claughán and Na Piarsigh for hurling and Shannon Garryowen, Young Munsters and UL Bohemians for rugby.
	www.accommodationlimerick.com (584 words)

	ei: Irish Limerick City might soon become world's first Caterpillar Free Zone
		Limerick City Councillors have a precedent-setting opportunity to declare the City the world's first Caterpillar Free Zone, thereby sending a resounding message to Caterpillar shareholders and directors when they meet in Chicago on 13 April 2005.
		Limerick City has the opportunity to be the first city in the world to declare itself a Caterpillar Free Zone thereby sending a resounding message to Caterpillar shareholders.
		We ask Limerick City Council to pass a motion banning the use of all Caterpillar plant and machinery on Council worksites from January 1st 2006, and calling on all traders in Limerick City to implement a voluntary ban on the sale of Caterpillar merchandise.
	electronicintifada.net /v2/article3746.shtml (780 words)

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