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Thank you all for your good wishes on the previous post, I promised this post on my weekend in Limerick and have finally gotten around to uploading it no thanks to Google as I had to upload each photo 3 times!!
The
Treaty Stone is symbolic of Limerick and is situated near the Thomond bridge.The treaty was reputedly signed on a stone in sight of the two warring armies at each side of the bridge in 1691, surrendering the city to William of Orange.
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St John's Castle with the Thomond bridge over the river Shannon, note the 2 dogs going for a paddle! The river frontage all along the city is beautifully restored and maintained with walkways.
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The Thomond bridge
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I found another Masonic Lodge!
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An iron footbridge linking the old potato market.
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The Hunt Museum, one of two museums of which the city can boast.A lovely lady on the reception desk told us admisson was free on a Sunday or 2 for 1 on a monday and a photographic exhibition which was running at the time was free.
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It was the weekend of the Heineken rugby between Munster and Toulouse,Thomond park is the home of Munster Rugby.This street was decorated with goalposts and flags
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The restored Milk market in the centre of the city.The dome in the background is a recent addition to cover in the market.The market spills out onto the surrounding streets
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Selling fresh veg on the street, these streets are still cobbled.
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Cheese stall in the market.
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Under the dome which covers a large courtyard, this was uncovered the last time I visited
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The Shannon has locks and a canal is just visible here running along side the road
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All roads lead to Thomond park for the rugby, red shirts are Munster.
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A thatched pub in Killoscully outside Limerick
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The beautiful Shannon near Killaloe.Boating on the Shannon is big business where cruising boats can be hired to navigate the scenic waters.
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