Walls of Limerick
Thomond Bridge was built around 1185 and connected King
John's Castle in
the Englishtown to Thomondgate on the
Clare side of the
river Shannon.Like the castle the bridge was reputedly built on the
orders of King John and cost £30
to build.This flimsy structure
collapsed in 1292,drowning 80 men. The bridge was rebuilt and gate
towers
guarded both ends.The present structure was designed by James
and George Pain and was completed in 1840.
