Treaty Stone
Limerick, Ireland
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- Type
- Historical landmark in Limerick, Ireland
Visitor information
- Address: Clancy's Strand, Deanery Land, Limerick, Ireland
- Phone: +353 85 113 2177
- Official website: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyStone
People also ask
What is the Treaty Stone of Limerick?
The Treaty Stone is the rock that the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691, marking the surrender of the city to William of Orange.
What was the broken Treaty of Limerick?
The treaty marked the surrender of the city to the army of William of Orange. Under the terms, a promise was made to respect Catholicism, but the treaty was rejected by the English and Irish Parliaments and its terms were ignored. Thus Limerick became known as The City of the Broken Treaty.
What is the nicest town in Limerick?
Visit Adare Hailed as 'Ireland's prettiest village', the quaint heritage town of Adare is a postcard perfect mix of cute thatched craftsman cottages and ancient ruins. To find out more about the place or pick up some local craftwork, call into the Adare Heritage Centre.
Which Irish general agreed to the Treaty of Limerick?
Sarsfield signed the Treaty of Limerick, with Ginkel, under which he and over 10,000 Jacobite soldiers were to leave for France to continue to serve King James there in what became known as the 'Flight of Wild Geese'.
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