Nearby
Situated
at the mouth of the river Shannon, Limerick stands as a dynamic educational,
economic, social and recreational base serving the mid western region
and the surrounding areas. Limerick's central location and vast range
of travel and accommodation facilities provide an ideal base for both
the prospective tourist and eager entrepreneur contributing greatly to
the regions economic success. With breath-taking views of the river Shannon
and Lough Gur, coupled with Limerick's many historical landmarks, e.g.
King John's Castle, the Treaty Stone and Glenstal Abbey, Limerick boasts
a strong and varied past.
"What
does Limerick have to offer you?"
A
question that holds many responses. Firstly, with approximately 49% of
the total population ranging between the ages of 0 - 29, Limerick is a
young vibrant City with a changing face focusing primarily on education,
better road networks and infrastructure, and between social and leisure
activities. In addition, Limerick is home to some of Ireland most reputed
third level institutions e.g. the University of Limerick and Limerick
Institute of Technology. These institutions are committed to turning out
thousands of quality graduates each year to meet the growing demand for
professionals in the Mid-west region. When it comes to sports, Limerick
has a wide array of sporting facilities, including a 50m swimming pool,
a new racecourse and many fine golf courses.
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