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A Limerick Story: New Kids on the block

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"The say Limerick is a lady, and I certainly
want the privilege of dancing with her"



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Limerick City

Region: South-West (Munster)
Population: 91,454

Notable Football Team: Limerick F.C.
Notable Players: Steve Finnan (Liverpool F.C.)




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Limerick is very much a sporting city; it's schools known for their incredible success in both Rugby and Hurling.
The Provincial Rugby team, Munster Rugby, are twice European Champions and based on the north side
of the city in Thomand park.

Football was almost a forgotten game here but it's local side, Limerick F.C. had pedigree. Having once played European Giants Real Madrid in 1980. Things seem to be changing in the Shannon side city as Limerick F.C. won promotion to the Premier Division in 2012. However, being the cities only Domestic League representative, many locals are calling for another Limerick side to apply to the F.A.I. for a First Division License.

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