Thomond Bridge is the name of a former and current bridge over the river Shannon in Limerick city.
The earliest bridge, was built near a fording point. [1] It was the scene of a failed defence of the city during the Siege of Limerick. The old Thomond bridge was located at the same location as the current bridge, [2] [3] near King John's Castle. [4] The Treaty Stone was placed near there.
The current bridge was built from 1836 to 1836, [5] replacing the earlier bridge. [6] The bridge now forms part of the R445 (formerly N7), carrying traffic on the Northern Relief Road. [7]
Thomond Bridge is the name of a former and current bridge over the river Shannon in Limerick city.
The earliest bridge, was built near a fording point. [1] It was the scene of a failed defence of the city during the Siege of Limerick. The old Thomond bridge was located at the same location as the current bridge, [2] [3] near King John's Castle. [4] The Treaty Stone was placed near there.
The current bridge was built from 1836 to 1836, [5] replacing the earlier bridge. [6] The bridge now forms part of the R445 (formerly N7), carrying traffic on the Northern Relief Road. [7]