What's Limerick known for?

What's Limerick known for?

Limerick is home to the longest footbridge in Ireland and it is also one of the longest across Europe. Located on the campus of the University of Ireland, this 350m footbridge was finished in 2007 and spans across the River Shannon, connecting the university grounds on either side of the river.

Is Limerick a rough city?

OVERALL RISK : LOW. In general, Limerick is quite safe, but you should be afraid of minor thefts. Do not get drunk in bars; watch your things. Do not talk to outsiders who distract you or beg.9 Dec 2019

What is the roughest part of Limerick?

The social problems in the Moyross and Southill areas of Limerick are among the worst he has encountered in nearly 30 years of working in disadvantaged areas, the chief executive of the city's two regeneration agencies said yesterday.8 Nov 2007

Is Limerick a bad place to live?

It revealed the death rate for people living in cities or towns was higher than in rural areas, with Limerick faring the worst in the urban table. 22 Dec 2010

Why does Limerick have a bad reputation?

3. Limerick. A reputation as “Stab City” in the 1990's, succeeded by a flurry of violent gang-related crimes, Limerick is rarely advertised as the perfect city break. However, strong community groups and loyal locals have stood strong amidst the bad times and turned things around for this otherwise hard-working city.13 Oct 2017

Is County Limerick in the UK?

County Limerick (Irish: Contae Luimnigh) is a county in Ireland. It is located in the province of Munster, and is also part of the Mid-West Region.

Is Ireland in UK or Europe?

Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth. Geopolitically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

Is Ireland separate from the UK?

As in India, independence meant the partition of the country. Ireland became a republic in 1949 and Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom.

Is Limerick in the EU?

Limerick Luimneach --------------------- • Dáil Éireann • European Parliament Area • Total