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Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland with a booming economy and is a favorite tourist destination. The city is situated on the banks of the River Shannon and has fantastic vistas and historic monuments. As an old world city, Limerick is a mix of antiquity and modernity. Shannon International airport which operates scheduled flights to and from many destinations in Europe and US is only a 20 minute drive from the city. Limerick is connected by rail to Dublin, Ennis, Waterford and Kerry. The nearest port is Cork, from where seasonal services are available to Britain and France. The Irish national bus service ‘Bus Eireann’ operates bus services from Limerick to many cities in Ireland.

Tourist activity in Limerick has grown tremendously in the recent years. The city administration is actively involved in developing infrastructure to cater to the rise in tourist traffic. The city is the first to introduce the concept of ‘street ambassadors’ in tourism. Locals act as friendly guides and help tourists to make their time in Limerick comfortable and enjoyable. Pedestrianised shopping districts are another attraction here. No fumes and horns of automobiles or the stress of street crossings.

The Limerick was a flying boat terminal during the flying boat era in transatlantic air traffic. The flying boat terminal was located at Foynes in the Shannon estuary. When the air travel technology changed over, the Shannon airport was establish by draining bogs in the area. Shannon gained importance as a fuel stopover for flights between Europe and America.

The history of Limerick dates back to the 9th century. Pillaging Vikings made the island their strong hold and built a permanent settlement there in the tenth century. The Irish and Vikings fought over the possession of the island continuously through the 9th and 10th centuries till finally Irish took control. The Norman arrived in the 11th century under future King John. The island and the castle on it is named after him. Under the Normans, Limerick prospered as a trading port. Trouble started again in the 17th century during the civil wars. Limerick was besieged and put to torch many times by the invaders. Peace finally came in the form of the famous Limerick treaty at the end of 17th century between William of Orange and the Irish confederation. Car is the best option to get around in the city. There are huge numbers of car rental companies so you can easily hire a car in Limerick and for traveling to airport you can go for the car hire in Ireland

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