The City of the Violated Treaty

The city of Limerick, the capital of Limerick County, Province of Munster, Ireland, is often spoken of as "The City of the Violated Treaty."

At one end of Thomond Bridge is the famous treaty-stone, shaped like an arm-chair, upon which the treaty of Oct. 3, 1691, was signed.

When the Irish and French garrison of James II. surrendered to De Ginkel, one article of the treaty stipulated that Roman Catholics should take the oath of allegiance to the King of England, and should then be preserved from any disturbance on account of their religion. This provision was adhered to by William III., but was broken by Queen Anne; and since that day the city of Limerick has received the sobriquet above mentioned.