County Limerick

By Bernd Biege, About.com Guide

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Irish:

Contae Luimnigh

Literal Meaning:

"Desert"

Province:

Munster

Irish Car Registration:

L and LK

County Town:

Limerick

Other Important Towns:

Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West, Rathkeale

Size:

2,686 Kilometers square

Population:

183,863 (2006)

Places of Interest:

Askeaton Castle and Friary, Kilmallock (churches), Limerick Castle and Cathedral

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