Shannon Region Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of Ireland
About Shannon Region
This area was all part of the Kingdom of Munster, which stretched east as far as Waterford. It became christianised from the 5th century, with St Patrick one of several early missionaries. The ruling dynasties warred with each other and with the Vikings, who were eventually bested by Brian Bóru (from Killaloe) in 1014. They kept the Normans at bay but a great falling-out in the 12th century saw the kingdom split intoDeasmhumhain(meaning South Munster) or Desmond, andTuadhmhumhain(meaning North Munster) or Thomond. The English gained the upper hand under King John, but only established firm control under the 16th century Tudors, dividing the area into the present counties. The only town to develop into a big city was the port of Limerick at the mouth of the Shannon. There was little industr
Shannon Region Travel Guide Sections
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