Hospital, County Limerick
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| Province: | Munster |
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| County: | County Limerick |
| Population (2006): | 1206 |
Hospital (An tOspidéal in Irish) is a town in east County Limerick, Republic of Ireland.
The town acquired its name from the crusading Knights Hospitaller who built the archaeologically significant cathedral here in 1215. This cathedral has the remains of three interesting tombs, dating from the 13th and 14th centuries.
An alternative explanation, from the bio of Sir Valentine Browne, Knight, Surveyor general of Ireland who was awarded lands in the area by Queen Elizabeth I of England is that it anciently formed part of the parish of Aney, and derived its name from a hospital for Knights Templar, founded in 1226 by Geoffry de Marisco, then Lord-Justice of Ireland;
The "Old Cork Road" from Limerick to Mitchelstown and Cork (also known today as the R153) passes through the town.
Hospital being one of the biggest towns in Limerick hosts a number of retail outlets and businesses. The town itself has a population of 1206 people as of the 2006 census but within a 2km radius that number increases to a much greater amount. The town has a new secondary school which was completed in 2000 and has over 800 students as well as a new primary school which was completed in the summer of 2004. Hospital also has one of Limerick's youthreach school's at the top of the street. Surrounding towns include Knockainy, Emly and Knocklong.Major expansion for the town is planned with a new development plan by Limerick County Council in the final design stages.
Despite the size, Hospital exchange is not DSL enabled, the only option at present is Satellite broadband. Hospital can be viewed slightly on google earth.
Well known Hospital people include
- See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
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