Limerick
Limerick (/ˈlɪmərɪk/ LIM-ər-ik; Irish: Luimneach [ˈl̪ˠɪmʲ(ə)nʲəx]) 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. With a population of 102,287 at the 2022 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland. It was founded by Scandinavian settlers in 812, during the Viking Age.
Limerick
Luimneach | |
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City | |
From top, left to right: People's Park, St. Mary's Cathedral, Riverpoint, Daniel O'Connell Monument, Georgian architecture at Pery Square, King John's Castle | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): The Treaty City, Shannonside | |
| Motto(s): Latin: Urbs Antiqua Fuit Studiisque Asperrima Belli "There was an ancient city very fierce in the skills of war" | |
Limerick Location within Ireland Limerick Location within Europe | |
| Coordinates: 52.6653°N 8.6238°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| Region | Southern (Mid-West) |
| County | Limerick |
| Founded | 812 AD |
| City Rights | 1197 AD |
| Government | |
| • Local Authority | Limerick City and County Council |
| • Mayor | Francis Foley (FF) |
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| • Dáil constituency | Limerick City |
| • European Parliament | South |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.3 km2 (23.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 102,287 |
| • Rank | 3rd |
| • Density | 1,669/km2 (4,320/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 162,413 |
| Demonyms | Limerickman, Shannonsider, Treatyman |
| Time zone | UTC0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST) |
| Eircode Routing Key | V94 |
| Telephone Area Code | 061(+353 61) |
| Vehicle Index Mark Code | L |
| Website | Official website |
The city straddles the River Shannon, with the historic core of the city located on King's Island, which is bounded by the Shannon and Abbey Rivers. Limerick is at the head of the Shannon Estuary, where the river widens before it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Limerick City and County Council is the local authority for the city.