Limerick possibly translates to possibly mean ‘The flat area’. Limerick City was founded by Vikings in 922AD and when the Norman invaders built St Johns Castle in 1200 did the city really began to take shape. Over thee years formidable medieval walls were built and by the 1700’s Limerick was described as being the most beautiful Georgian town in the British Isles. Throughout the county you can find hundreds of ruined abbeys and castles. A highlight however is the historic village town of Adare. The highest peak is Galtymore that stands 919m in the Galtee Mountain Range.
Desmond Hall, Newcastle West. County Limerick c.13th-c.15th
emmet2023-05-05T05:52:24+00:00Ireland's best-preserved medieval banqueting hall This hall was built by Thomas ‘the Ape’ FitzGerald in the 13th century. By the 15th century, it was used as a major venue for frequent and lavish [...]