Limerick Treaty Stone
The Treaty Stone is a rough hewn limestone block raised on a pedestal standing across the River Shannon from King John's Castle. Tradition has it that the Treaty of Limerick was signed on this rock in 1691, marking the surrender of the city to William of Orange.
The government promised to respect Catholicism under the terms of the treaty 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.
The pedestal is decorated with an image of the castle opposite, surmounted by a dome and cross, showing that Limerick was a cathedral city. This symbol is now the civic insignia of the corporation. The Latin inscription is taken from Virgil's description of Troy.
Further Information:
Tourist Information Office, Arthurs Quay, Limerick, Co Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)61 317522
Fax: +353 (0)61 317939
