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Ireland’s third largest city, Limerick blends a rural lifestyle with vibrant urban adventures. With a bustling downtown, as well as the 800-year-old King John’s Castle and surrounding contemporary buildings, Limerick is home to the Munster rugby team, one of Europe’s top rugby teams. Thomond Park, the team’s stadium, holds major concerts—think Elton John and Bruce Springsteen—and is famous for that iconic Irish craic.

Population: 94,000
Native language: English
Climate: Temperate
Type of area:
Bike-friendly
Riverside
Walking-friendly

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University of Limerick

A young, vibrant institution, the University of Limerick was the first Irish university established after Ireland’s independence in 1922. Since then, it has striven to be at the forefront of knowledge, with award-winning faculty revered for contributions in their field or for innovation in teaching.

On the outskirts Ireland’s third largest city, the university merges a rural lifestyle with vibrant urban adventures. 

With a bustling Downtown, as well as the 800-year-old King John’s Castle and surrounding contemporary buildings, Limerick is home to the Munster rugby team, one of Europe’s top rugby teams. Thomond Park, the team’s stadium, also holds major concerts—think Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.

Learn more at University of Limerick's official website

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