Limerick is located on the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river. The region was settled by Vikings in the 10th century who used the river to raid monasteries. King John's Castle from the 13th century overlooks the Shannon in Limerick City. Thomond Park rugby stadium has hosted both sporting matches and concerts. Lough Gur archaeological site contains one of Ireland's most important prehistoric sites dating back to 3000 BC containing Stone Age artifacts.

1. Limerick
By Aoibheann Cleary

3. The Shannon
• Longest river in Ireland
• Divides the west of Ireland
• Named after the granddaughter of Lir
• Vikings settled in the region in 10th century
and used the river to raid rich monasteries
deep inland

4. King Johns Castle
• Situated on 'King's Island‘ in Limerick City
• Built between 1200 and 1210
• Overlooks the river Shannon
• The courtyard and the Castle display some of
the trades and traditions of the 16th Century

5. Thomond Park
• The stadium holds a special place in rugby due
to its own unique history and atmosphere
• As well as many rugby matches, Thomond
Park has hosted many concerts including P!nk
and JLS.

6. Lough Gur
• Lough Gur is one of Ireland’s most important
archaeological sites
• The visitor centre tells the story of Pre-Celtic
Ireland dating back to 3000 BC
• There are replicas of Stone Age pottery as well
as other artefacts depicting the lifestyles of
the first inhabitants of Lough Gur

7. Sources
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Shannon
• http://www.heritageisland.com/attractions/ki
ng-john-s-castle/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomond_Park
• http://www.limerick.ie/kids/funthingstodo/vis
itorheritagecentres/loughgurvisitorcentre/