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The Treaty Stone

Clancys Strand, Limerick lk1, Ireland
061407100
Ranked #9 of 54 attractions in Limerick
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: One of Limericks most famous landmarks. The Treaty Stone commemorates the Treaty of Limerick signed in 1691.The Treaty Stone in Limerick is situated...... more » Owner description: One of Limericks most famous landmarks. The Treaty Stone commemorates the Treaty of Limerick signed in 1691.The Treaty Stone in Limerick is situated on Clancys Strand, beside the river Shannon and opposite King Johns Castle in the ancient City of Limerick.A short stroll from the city center. « less
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Kingston, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I`m very into Irish history, so seeing this was pretty cool. If i wasn`t though, I`d agree with the drunk bum yelling at the people looking at it. It`s just a rock. More

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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Great photo op with swans on the river & stone buildings in background. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

If you go to St John's Castle be sure to cross the bridge to see the Treaty Stone. More

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Ireland - Tipperary
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Nothing major about this. Its just a stone. Grand to walk past and get a picture. Thats about it More

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Limerick
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79 reviews 79 reviews
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50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Take a walk along the River & enjoy the sights of Limerick. Plenty of choice for a stop over for lunch/dinner. More

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Limerick, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

this is apiece of irish history of enormous magnitude and is a must see and if you dont have a tour guide ask a local about its history More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

It's a rock on a sidewalk. Exciting, if you like rocks on a sidewalk. More

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limerick
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Its a nice back drop to the medieval city of limerick with king johns castle in the back ground. nice walk past the curraghower pub, you should stop there for a nice sea food chowder or a coffee.. Great pub for the craic agus ceol More

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Cork, Ireland
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

The Treaty Stone is (allegedly) the stone on which the Treaty of Limerick was signed after the end of the siege of Limerick in the 1690's. This marked the final defeat of the Jacobite army and led to the "Wild geese" of Irish soldiers fleeing to the continent to fight for many European armies. The stone is on the banks... More

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Cork, Ireland
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85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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The Treaty Stone is a large block of stone on top of a pedestal and is found across the river from King John's castle. It is said that the treaty of Limerick was signed here in 1691 following negotiations between Patrick Sarsfield and Ginkel (Jacobites and Williamites). The result was that the Jacobite soldiers left to join the French army... More

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