History-Sode | The Siege of Limerick & the Treaty Stone

Auntie Jo Jo's Library · Jul 24, 2025 · 5m

Why do people call Limerick the City of the Broken Treaty?

In today’s history-sode, we travel back to 1690 and 1691, when the people of Limerick stood strong during two major sieges.

Discover the bravery behind the walls, the treaty that was signed—and broken—and how a single stone became a symbol of both hope and heartbreak.

Sources Used:

Limerick Museum: https://limerickmuseum.ie

History Ireland: “The Treaty of Limerick”

BBC Bitesize: Irish Conflicts Timeline

Irish Central: The Wild Geese and Irish Military History

Shannon Heritage: King John’s Castle Archives