Munster Province - Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford, Independent Hostels of Ireland Munster Province Munster (Irish: An Mhumhain) is the southernmost of the four provinces of Ireland. It comprises the counties of: Clare , Cork , Kerry , Limerick , Tipperary , Waterford . The largest city in Munster is Cork . In 1841 before the Great Famine, there were just under 3 million people living in the province of Munster, but the population had dropped devastatingly low due to mass emigration in the 1840's and continued emigration up until the 1980's. Munster has a number of attractions that are amongst the top sights of Ireland - from the Cliffs of Moher to the hustle and bustle of Killarney. Further Munster attractions include the Ring of Kerry. A holiday in Munster alone could encompass outdoor activities as well as cultural food-for-thought - the sheer size of the province and the presence of many Munster attractions making this possible. A large number of vacationers, however, prefer to relax and do virtually nothing in the relatively warm and sunny Southwest.

Find out more about Munster by visiting: or Location of Hostels munster - Munster in Ireland Ulster Munster is the southerly province of Ireland, consisting of the counties of Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. With a total population of a little over one million, Munster houses fewer residents than that of County Dublin further north. Munster has some of Ireland's softest and greenest countryside, from the rolling hills of County Clare to beautiful coastline of West Cork. Visitors will find the spectacular Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula in the west of Munster a visual delight. The two main business centres of Munster are the cities of Cork and Limerick and throughout the province the home sports of hurling, rugby and gaelic football (GAA) are ever present. If you would like to include your business in our directory.

All photographs on this page ï¿½ insight email pprice@indigo.ie Munster | province, Ireland | Britannica.com province, Ireland Richard Boyle, 1st earl of Cork Munster, Old Irish Muma, the southwestern province of Ireland , comprising the counties of Clare , Cork , Kerry , Limerick , Tipperary , and Waterford . It was historically one of the “Five Fifths” (ancient provinces, or kingdoms) of Ireland. Geographically, the area is divided by the Sliabh Luachra Mountains into Desmond to the south and Thomond to the north. Hore Abbey, Cashel, County Tipperary, Munster, Ire. Nutan/Tourism Ireland Beach at Kilkee, County Clare, Munster, Ireland. Chris Hill/Tourism Ireland King John’s Castle, Limerick, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland. Tourism Ireland Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. Jonathan Hession/Tourism Ireland The power of the kingdom originally lay in the south, where the ruling Érainn clan had their chief fortress at Temuir Érann in the Ballyhoura Hills in what is now County Limerick.

Inroads into northern Munster made by the neighbouring men of Leinster were fought off by a people known as the Eoghanachta, who were aided by dési, professional fighting men, who were rewarded for their efforts with land that became County Waterford and part of southern County Tipperary. An offshoot group of those dési invaded Connaught and deprived that kingdom of the area that is now County Clare. From 400 ce the Eoghanachta ruled Munster, establishing colonies in Cork and Kerry and making Cashel their capital. The Eoghanachta later unsuccessfully challenged the Leinster high kings and in the 10th century failed to defend their own land against Viking raiders who settled in Waterford and Limerick. That led to the collapse of the Eoghanachta dynasty , which was succeeded in Munster by the Clare dynasty of Dál Chais.

In the 11th and 12th centuries, Eoghanachta power revived, especially in Cork (where the McCarthys, O’Callaghans, and O’Keeffes held sway), but the Dál Chais dynasty (the O’Briens) remained dominant, especially in Thomond. After the Anglo-Norman invasion of the mid-12th century, the feudal families of Fitzgerald, earls of Desmond, and of Butler, earls of Ormonde, became all-powerful in the province. Area 9,527 square miles (24,674 square km). Pop. (2002) 1,100,614; (2006) 1,173,340.

A discussion of English colonization of the vast estates in Munster, Ireland, that belonged to the … Courtesy of Folger Shakespeare Library; CC-BY-SA 4.0 (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Learn More in these related articles: in Ireland Munster, province, Ireland Encyclopedia > Places > Britain, Ireland, France, and the Low Countries > British and Irish Political Geography Munster Munster (mŭnˈstər) [ key ], province (1991 pop. 1,009,533), 9,315 sq mi (24,126 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. The largest of the Irish provinces, it comprises the counties of Clare , Cork , Kerry , Limerick , Tipperary , and Waterford . One of the ancient kingdoms of Ireland, its control passed, after the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, to the well-known families of the Fitzgeralds (earls of Desmond) and the Butlers (earls of Ormonde). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

Munster | Article about Munster by The Free Dictionary Munster | Article about Munster by The Free Dictionary Related to Munster: monster , Herman Munster Münster (mün`stər), city (1994 pop. 267,367), North Rhine–Westphalia, W Germany, a port and industrial center on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Its manufactures include heavy machinery and textiles. The city is also a trade center for the Westphalian cattle market. Münster was founded (c.800) as a Carolingian episcopal see. Its bishops ruled a large part of Westphalia as princes of the Holy Roman Empire from the 12th cent. until 1803, when the bishopric was secularized. From the 14th cent. the city was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League, trading especially with England and Russia. In 1534–35 it was the scene of the Anabaptist experimental government under John of Leiden John of Leiden, c.1509–1536, Dutch Anabaptist leader.

His original name was Beuckelszoon, Beuckelzoon, Bockelszoon, Bockelson, Beukels, or Buckholdt. John of Leiden was attracted to the extreme left of the early Reformation movement through the influence of Thomas ..... Click the link for more information. . In 1648 the Treaty of Münster was signed there (see Westphalia, Peace of Westphalia, Peace of, 1648, general settlement ending the Thirty Years War. It marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire as an effective institution and inaugurated the modern European state system. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Münster passed to Prussia in 1816 and became the capital of the province of Westphalia. It was severely damaged in World War II but was rebuilt after 1945. Münster still retains some of its medieval character.

Its historical buildings include the cathedral (13th cent.), the Lambertikirche (14th–15th cent.), the Liebfrauenkirche (14th cent.), and several other churches, in addition to a baroque palace (1767–73), a Gothic city hall (14th cent.), and several gabled houses. The city is the seat of a university and contains the Westphalian state museum. Munster (mŭn`stər), province (1991 pop. 1,009,533), 9,315 sq mi (24,126 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. The largest of the Irish provinces, it comprises the counties of Clare Clare, county (1991 pop. 90,918), 1,231 sq mi (3,188 sq km), W Republic of Ireland, between Galway Bay and the Shannon River. The county and Roman Catholic seat is Ennis. The terrain is broken and hilly, with many bogs and lakes; the coastline is especially rugged. ..... Click the link for more information.

, Cork Cork, county (1991 pop. 410,369), 2,881 sq mi (7,462 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. Cork is the county seat. Largest of the Irish counties, it has a rocky and much-indented coastline (Bantry, Dunmanus, Roaringwater, Courtmarsherry, Clonakilty, and Youghal bays, and Kinsale and ..... Click the link for more information. , Kerry Kerry, county (1991 pop. 121,894), 1,815 sq mi (4,701 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. The county town is Tralee. Kerry consists of a series of mountainous peninsulas that extend into the Atlantic. The shoreline is deeply indented by Dingle Bay, Tralee Bay, and the Kenmare River. ..... Click the link for more information. , Limerick Limerick , county (1991 pop. 161,956), 1,037 sq mi (2,686 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. Limerick is the county seat.

The region is an agricultural plain lying S of the Shannon estuary. ..... Click the link for more information. , Tipperary Tipperary , county (1991 pop. 132,772), 1,643 sq mi (4,255 sq km), S central Republic of Ireland. The county seat is Tipperary. Administratively, the county is divided into North Riding (its administrative center at Nenagh) and South Riding (its administrative center at Clonmel). ..... Click the link for more information. , and Waterford Waterford , county (1991 pop. 91,624), 710 sq mi (1,839 sq km), S Republic of Ireland. The county seat is the port town of Waterford. Although the terrain is largely hilly, there are lowlands in the east. ..... Click the link for more information. . One of the ancient kingdoms of Ireland, its control passed, after the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, to the well-known families of the Fitzgeralds (earls of Desmond) and the Butlers (earls of Ormonde). Munster, town (1990 pop.

19,949), Lake co., NW Ind. It is a primarily residential suburb in the industrialized Hammond–East Chicago area. There is some light manufacturing. Munster a province in the southwestern part of the Republic of Ireland, located in the Shannon river basin. It comprises the counties of Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Clare, and Waterford. Area, 25,000 sq km. Population, 882,000 (1971). Its principal cities are Cork, Limerick, and Waterford. The province is an important livestock-raising region, specializing in dairy products and meat (sheep, pigs, and cattle). Oats and potatoes are cultivated; there is also fishing. Munster has food-processing, textile, chemical, and machine-building industries. Münster a city in the Federal Republic of Germany, in the Land (state) of North Rhine-Westphalia; situated on the Dortmund-Elms Canal and the Aa River. Population, 198,900 (1971). Commerce and transport are important in the economy of the city.

Münster is a major railroad and highway junction, and the port handles 1.4 million tons of freight (1971). The main industries are food-processing (distilleries, breweries, and dairies) and textiles. Agricultural machinery is built and metal goods are produced. Handicrafts are also important. Münster has a university and museums. The city grew out of a bishopric founded in the late eighth century. In the 12th century it was granted a city charter. From the 12th century, its bishops became princes of the Holy Roman Empire (principes imperii). During the 14th to 16th centuries, Münster was a significant commercial center and was a member of the Hanseatic League. In the mid-15th century, the guilds received representation in the city council on an equal basis with the nobility; later they took complete control of the council. The culmination of an acute social and political struggle was the establishment of the revolutionary Münster Commune by the Anabaptists in 1534–35. In the mid-17th century, urban self-government was abolished by the bishop.

In 1803 the Münster bishopric was secularized, and the church lands and the city of Münster became part of Prussia. Münster became the capital of the Prussian province of Westphalia. Munster a province of SW Republic of Ireland: the largest of the four provinces and historically a kingdom; consists of the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford. Capital: Cork. Pop.: 1 100 614 (2002). Area: 24 125 sq. km (9315 sq. miles) Munster - One of the Four Provinces of Ireland Putting the Province of Munster on the Irish map ... © Bernd Biege Updated November 02, 2015. Planning a trip to Munster, the south-western province of Ireland? Here you'll find out all you need to know - from the geography and history of the region, to the counties actually making up the Province of Munster, and including the best sight and attractions of Ireland's South-West.

The Geography of Munster in a Nutshell Munster, or in Irish Cúige Mumhan, encompasses the Southwest and is Ireland's largest province. The counties of Clare , Cork , Kerry , Limerick , Tipperary and Waterford make up Munster. Major towns are Cork City , Limerick City and Waterford City . The rivers Bandon, Blackwater, Lee, Shannon, and Suir flow through Munster and the highest point within the 9,315 square miles of the area is Carrauntouhill (3,409 feet making it Ireland's highest peak). continue reading below our video Long-Haul Flight Survival Tips The population is growing - in 2006 it was counted at 1,172,170. 41% of these live in County Cork. A Short History of Munster The name "Munster" derives from the old Irish kingdom of Mumu and the Norse word stadir ("homestead"). Long subject to wars between local kings, some sort of stability was gained in the 10th century. The Munster king Brian Boru became High King of Ireland at Tara .

This "golden period" lasted into the 12th century, after 1119 the kings of Connacht and then the Anglo-Normans replaced Munster's native supremacy. Large parts of Munster declined into a provincial backwater, with the important towns and seaports of Cork, Limerick and Waterford being notable exceptions. What to do in Munster: Munster has a number of attractions that are amongst the top ten sights of Ireland - from the Cliffs of Moher to the hustle and bustle of Killarney . Further top Munster attractions include the Ring of Kerry . A holiday in Munster alone could encompass outdoor activities as well as cultural food-for-thought - the sheer size of the province and the presence of many Munster attractions making this possible. A large number of vacationers, however, prefer to relax and do virtually nothing in the relatively warm and sunny Southwest . Prev Munster Munster This is a non commercial site. Any infringement of copyright or Munster Province History Leinster is based on the south west coast of Ireland. The largest of the Irish provinces, it comprises the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford.

One of the ancient kingdoms of Ireland, its control passed, after the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, to the well-known families of the Fitzgeralds (earls of Desmond) and the Butlers (earls of Ormonde). Limerick won the first All-Ireland Final in 1887. Kerry has been the most successful county and Munster have won 14 Railway Cups. The booklet at left is part of the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. It contains the Munster players that were picked in the Team of the Millennium. They are all Kerry Players. The players are Danno Keefe, Joe Keohane, Sean Murphy and Mick O'Connell with 1 stamp. Both Pat Spillane and Mikey Sheehy have 2 stamps. The back of the booklet contains the All-Ireland Championships won by Munster Counties. Counties Cork has won six All-Ireland Championships, the last being in 1990. Kerry Kerry has been the most successful county with 32 All Ireland Championships the last in 2000. It also dominated the Team of the Millenium with six players and added another to the Hall of Fame in 2001.

Danno Keefe was picked in the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. He was Kerry Goalkeeper from 1931 to 1948. He won 7 All Ireland Medals, a feat not surpassed till 1986, and 14 Munster Senior Medals, a record which still stands. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the Booklet is of the same design but smaller. Joe Keohane was picked in the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. He was the Kerry Fullback and was famed for high fielding and long kicks. He won 5 All Ireland Medals and 10 Munster Senior Medals. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the Booklet is of the same design but smaller. Sean Murphy was picked in the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. He won his first All Ireland Medal as a midfielder in 1953 and his other two as a right halfback. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the Booklet is of the same design but smaller.

Mick O'Connell was picked in the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. Mick O'Connell played senior football from 1956 to 1974. He won four All Ireland Medals over three decades and was Captain in 1959. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the Booklet is of the same design but smaller. Mikey Sheehy was picked in the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. He was a prolific goal scorer from both free kicks, set play and general play. He won eight All Ireland Medals. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the Booklet is of the same design but smaller. Pat Spillane was picked in the An Post/GAA Football team of the Millennium. He won eight All Ireland Medals from1975 to 1991. He won an unsurpassed nine All Star Awards. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the Booklet is of the same design but smaller. Jack O'Shea was nominated for induction into the GAA Hall of Fame in 2001.

He joins the 15 footballers from the Millennium Team and the two inductees in 2002. He was a midfielder who won seven All Ireland Medals following his first in 1978. The stamp at left is from the Sheetlet. The stamp from the HOF Booklet is of the same design but smaller. Limerick Munster - the Counties of the Irish South-West < Continued from page 1 Updated November 02, 2015. Munster, in Irish Cúige Mumhan or Chúige Mumhan, is Ireland's South-West. In ancient times the kingdoms of Thomond, Desmond and Ormond, today one of the hotbeds of tourism with the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Here is a short look at the counties ... County Clare Clare (in Irish An Clár) spreads over 3,188 square kilometres and is home to (according to the latest census of 2011) 117,196 inhabitants. This would indicate a population growth of 29% since 1991.

County town is Ennis (once celebrated as Ireland's first "digital town"), the numberplate indicator uses the letters CE. The county name stands for a “flat plain” – those who hit the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren on their travels might disagree, the two major attractions of the county are everything but flat. continue reading below our video Long-Haul Flight Survival Tips County Clare's nickname “Banner County” goes back to the tradition of carrying large banners to the “monster meetings” of the 19th century. Clare people are still prone to wave lots of flags in GAA games ... keeping the tradition alive. More information on County Clare: An Introduction to County Clare County Cork Cork (in Irish Corcaígh) is the largest of the Irish counties at a size of 7,459 square kilometres. As many stretches are sparsely settled, this does not translate directly into the number of inhabitants - 519,032 call Cork home, many of them specifically Cork City (numbers from the latest census of 2011). Population growth since 1991 checks in at about 26%.

County town is Cork City, though those living in the city tend to see themselves as quite distinct from rural Corkonians. The numberplate indicator letter is C. Favourite nickname of Cork is “the Rebel County“. Within the GAA, players from Cork are also known as (simply) “Leesiders” or (slightly insulting) “Donkey Eaters” – apparently Corkmen were prone to eat anything during the Great Famine of the 19th century. The name Cork describes literally marshy ground - which still holds true in many parts, with flooding being an unwelcome yet regular occasion. More information on County Cork: An Introduction to Cork City County Kerry Kerry (in Irish Ciarraí) is the most tourist-friendly county in Munster (and maybe all Ireland), the famed Ring of Kerry being a must-do road trip. Though the county boasts 4,701 square kilometres, most tourists tend to favour a relatively small area near the Atlantic Ocean and around the lakes of Killarney. The number of inhabitants that populate County Kerry is 145,502 (according to the latest census of 2011), a groth of just about 19% over the last twenty years.

County town is Tralee (famed for roses), numberplate indicator letters are KY (Kerry). Though the common nickname for Kerry is “the Kingdom”, the name in itself references the “descendants of Ciar”. More information on County Kerry: An Introduction to Killarney County Limerick Limerick (in Irish Luimneagh) is maybe the most underrated county in Munster, across Ireland it suffers from negative connotations (see below). Sizing up at 2,686 square kilometres with its inhabitants numbering 191,809 (says the latest census of 2011), population growth was low at 18% since 1991. Many inhabitants live in much-maligned Limerick City, one of the rare areas in Ireland where population numbers seems to be actually shrinking. Limerick City is also the county town, numberplate indicator letters are L (for cars registered in Limerick City) or LK (for those registered in County Limerick). The name Limerick stands for a wasteland - which may seem strangely fitting in some areas.

Nicknames are the neutral “Shannonsiders” or “Treaty County” (referencing the Treaty of Limerick ). Limerick City, however, is more than often and never humorously known as “Stab City”. Though cynics say that this name is far outdated, with local gangs using much more sophisticated weaponry in their turf wars these days. More information on County Limerick: An Introduction to County Limerick County Tipperary Tipperary (in Irish Tiobraid Árann) is not the largest county in Munster, but had until 2014 been divided into two separate entities - overall 4,255 square kilometres in size with inhabitants numbering 158,754 (counted during the latest census of 2011, a growth of around 20% since 1991). County towns are Nenagh (for North Tipperary) and Clonmel (for South Tipperary), the numberplate indicator letters were TN (Tipperary North) and TS (Tipperary South) respectively, now amalgamated into a simple T.

The name means “well of the Ara” – nicknames are the sort “Tipp” and “the Premier County”. As the inhabitants of Tipperary were not known for their peaceful demeanour, in GAA circles players are also called “Stonethrowers”. More information on County Tipperary: Why is it a long way to Tipperary? County Waterford Waterford (in Irish Port Láirge) encompasses 1,838 square kilometres, with inhabitants numbering 113,795 (according to the latest census of 2011), a population growth of around 24% in twenty years. County town is Dungarvan, the numberplate indicator uses the letters WD (for County Waterford) or simply W for Waterford City. More information on County Waterford: Munster (Ireland) | Article about Munster (Ireland) by The Free Dictionary Munster (Ireland) | Article about Munster (Ireland) by The Free Dictionary Also found in: Dictionary , Wikipedia . Münster (mün`stər), city (1994 pop.

267,367), North Rhine–Westphalia, W Germany, a port and industrial center on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Its manufactures include heavy machinery and textiles. The city is also a trade center for the Westphalian cattle market. Münster was founded (c.800) as a Carolingian episcopal see. Its bishops ruled a large part of Westphalia as princes of the Holy Roman Empire from the 12th cent. until 1803, when the bishopric was secularized. From the 14th cent. the city was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League, trading especially with England and Russia. In 1534–35 it was the scene of the Anabaptist experimental government under John of Leiden John of Leiden, c.1509–1536, Dutch Anabaptist leader. His original name was Beuckelszoon, Beuckelzoon, Bockelszoon, Bockelson, Beukels, or Buckholdt. John of Leiden was attracted to the extreme left of the early Reformation movement through the influence of Thomas .....

Click the link for more information. . In 1648 the Treaty of Münster was signed there (see Westphalia, Peace of Westphalia, Peace of, 1648, general settlement ending the Thirty Years War. It marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire as an effective institution and inaugurated the modern European state system. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Münster passed to Prussia in 1816 and became the capital of the province of Westphalia. It was severely damaged in World War II but was rebuilt after 1945. Münster still retains some of its medieval character. Its historical buildings include the cathedral (13th cent.), the Lambertikirche (14th–15th cent.), the Liebfrauenkirche (14th cent.), and several other churches, in addition to a baroque palace (1767–73), a Gothic city hall (14th cent.), and several gabled houses. The city is the seat of a university and contains the Westphalian state museum. Munster (mŭn`stər), province (1991 pop.

1,009,533), 9,315 sq mi (24,126 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. The largest of the Irish provinces, it comprises the counties of Clare Clare, county (1991 pop. 90,918), 1,231 sq mi (3,188 sq km), W Republic of Ireland, between Galway Bay and the Shannon River. The county and Roman Catholic seat is Ennis. The terrain is broken and hilly, with many bogs and lakes; the coastline is especially rugged. ..... Click the link for more information. , Cork Cork, county (1991 pop. 410,369), 2,881 sq mi (7,462 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. Cork is the county seat. Largest of the Irish counties, it has a rocky and much-indented coastline (Bantry, Dunmanus, Roaringwater, Courtmarsherry, Clonakilty, and Youghal bays, and Kinsale and ..... Click the link for more information. , Kerry Kerry, county (1991 pop.

121,894), 1,815 sq mi (4,701 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. The county town is Tralee. Kerry consists of a series of mountainous peninsulas that extend into the Atlantic. The shoreline is deeply indented by Dingle Bay, Tralee Bay, and the Kenmare River. ..... Click the link for more information. , Limerick Limerick , county (1991 pop. 161,956), 1,037 sq mi (2,686 sq km), SW Republic of Ireland. Limerick is the county seat. The region is an agricultural plain lying S of the Shannon estuary. ..... Click the link for more information. , Tipperary Tipperary , county (1991 pop. 132,772), 1,643 sq mi (4,255 sq km), S central Republic of Ireland. The county seat is Tipperary. Administratively, the county is divided into North Riding (its administrative center at Nenagh) and South Riding (its administrative center at Clonmel). ..... Click the link for more information.

, and Waterford Waterford , county (1991 pop. 91,624), 710 sq mi (1,839 sq km), S Republic of Ireland. The county seat is the port town of Waterford. Although the terrain is largely hilly, there are lowlands in the east. ..... Click the link for more information. . One of the ancient kingdoms of Ireland, its control passed, after the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, to the well-known families of the Fitzgeralds (earls of Desmond) and the Butlers (earls of Ormonde). Munster, town (1990 pop. 19,949), Lake co., NW Ind. It is a primarily residential suburb in the industrialized Hammond–East Chicago area. There is some light manufacturing. Munster a province in the southwestern part of the Republic of Ireland, located in the Shannon river basin. It comprises the counties of Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Clare, and Waterford. Area, 25,000 sq km. Population, 882,000 (1971).

Its principal cities are Cork, Limerick, and Waterford. The province is an important livestock-raising region, specializing in dairy products and meat (sheep, pigs, and cattle). Oats and potatoes are cultivated; there is also fishing. Munster has food-processing, textile, chemical, and machine-building industries. Münster a city in the Federal Republic of Germany, in the Land (state) of North Rhine-Westphalia; situated on the Dortmund-Elms Canal and the Aa River. Population, 198,900 (1971). Commerce and transport are important in the economy of the city. Münster is a major railroad and highway junction, and the port handles 1.4 million tons of freight (1971). The main industries are food-processing (distilleries, breweries, and dairies) and textiles. Agricultural machinery is built and metal goods are produced. Handicrafts are also important. Münster has a university and museums. The city grew out of a bishopric founded in the late eighth century. In the 12th century it was granted a city charter.

From the 12th century, its bishops became princes of the Holy Roman Empire (principes imperii). During the 14th to 16th centuries, Münster was a significant commercial center and was a member of the Hanseatic League. In the mid-15th century, the guilds received representation in the city council on an equal basis with the nobility; later they took complete control of the council. The culmination of an acute social and political struggle was the establishment of the revolutionary Münster Commune by the Anabaptists in 1534–35. In the mid-17th century, urban self-government was abolished by the bishop. In 1803 the Münster bishopric was secularized, and the church lands and the city of Münster became part of Prussia. Münster became the capital of the Prussian province of Westphalia. Munster a province of SW Republic of Ireland: the largest of the four provinces and historically a kingdom; consists of the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford. Capital: Cork.

Pop.: 1 100 614 (2002). Area: 24 125 sq. km (9315 sq. miles) Irish Geography Facts & Figures - Kieron Gribbon Irish Geography Facts & Figures Irish Geography Facts & Figures For the purposes of this website, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and their jurisdictional offshore islands are all referred to collectively as Ireland. Total area Ireland has a total area of 83,879km2. Of this, 69,774km2 makes up the Republic of Ireland (twenty-six counties) and 14,105km2 makes up Northern Ireland (six counties) - part of the United Kingdom. Largest province by area With an area of 24,229km2, Munster is the largest of Ireland’s four provinces. Lying in the southwestern portion of the Republic of Ireland, the province comprises the six counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Largest county by area With an area of 7,460km2, Cork is the largest of Ireland’s thirty-two counties.

Total population According to the latest Census data, Ireland has a total population of approximately 6,370,269 people. Of this, 4,582,169 live in the Republic of Ireland and approximately 1,789,000 live in Northern Ireland. Most populated county According to the latest Census data, County Dublin has a population of 1,270,603 people. This makes it the most populated county in Ireland. Most populated province According to the latest Census data, Leinster has a population of 2,501,208 people. This makes it the most populated province in Ireland. Largest city According to the latest Census data, the city of Dublin has a population of 525,383 people. This makes it the most populated city in Ireland. Highest mountain Rising to a height of 1,039m above sea level, Carrauntoohil in County Kerry is the highest mountain in Ireland. Coastline Ireland has approximately 4,235km of coastline. Munster has the longest provincial coastline, and Donegal has the longest county coastline.

Longest river The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland. From its source in the Cuilcagh Mountains in County Cavan to its mouth on the Clare-Kerry county boundary, the Shannon measures 386km. Its source is generally accepted as being Shannon Pot near the village of Dowra, although this is fed by several streams originating on higher ground several kilometres away. The Shannon is also the longest river in the Atlantic Archipelago / British Isles. Tallest waterfall The tallest waterfall in Ireland is Powerscourt Waterfall in County Wicklow. It has a drop of 121m. Largest natural harbour The largest natural harbour in Ireland is Cork Harbour on the Lee estuary near the city of Cork. Cork Harbour is among the ten largest natural harbours in the world, although its ranking varies from one source to another. Largest lake The largest freshwater lake in Ireland is Lough Neagh. Portions of its 390km2 area are in Counties Antrim, Down, Armagh, Tyrone and Derry. Lough Neagh is also the largest freshwater lake in the UK and in the Atlantic Archipelago / British Isles.

Highest lake At a height of 707m above sea level, the highest lake in Ireland is Cummeenoughter Lake in County Kerry. It is located in MacGillycuddy’s Reeks between Ireland’s two highest peaks (Carrauntoohil and Beenkeragh). Largest sea inlet With an area of 135km2, Strangford Lough in County Down is the largest sea inlet in Ireland. Strangford Lough is also the largest sea inlet in the UK and in the Atlantic Archipelago / British Isles. Largest island With an area of 83,350km2, the Irish mainland is the largest of Ireland’s islands and second largest in the Atlantic Archipelago / British Isles. Ireland's largest offshore island is Achill Island in County Mayo. It has an area of 148km2. The largest freshwater island in Ireland is Inishmore in Upper Lough Erne, County Fermanagh. With an area of 9.9km2, it is also the largest freshwater island in the UK and in the Atlantic Archipelago / British Isles.

Highest sea cliffs Ireland’s highest sea cliffs are the north face of Croaghaun on Achill Island in County Mayo. From Croaghaun's 688m summit, there is an almost sheer drop to the Atlantic Ocean below. These are also the third highest sea cliffs in Europe. Croaghaun is the highest non-mainland summit in Ireland. Longest beach The longest beach in Ireland is a continuous 20km stretch of sand in County Wexford connecting Cahore Point to The Raven Point. This includes Morriscastle and Ballinesker beaches. Most northerly point The northernmost point on the island of Ireland is Banba’s Crown (C:396:597) at the tip of the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. This is 12km to the northwest of Malin village. A rock outcrop (C:479:674) off the island of Tor Beg, also in County Donegal, lies in the Atlantic Ocean 11km to the northeast of Banba’s Crown, marking the northernmost point in Ireland as a whole.

Most southerly point The southernmost point on the island of Ireland is Brow Head (V:768:231) at the tip of the Mizen Head peninsula in County Cork. This is 6.7km to the southwest of the village of Goleen. Little Fastnet (V:885:162), also in County Cork, lies on the south side of Fastnet Rock in the Celtic Sea 13.6km to the east-southeast of Brow Head, marking the southernmost point in Ireland as a whole. Most easterly point The easternmost point on the island of Ireland is Burr Point (J:664:628) on the Ards peninsula in County Down. This is 2.8km to the north of the village of Portavogie. Cannon Rock (J:685:535), also in County Down, lies in the Irish Sea 7km to the south-southeast of Portavogie, marking the easternmost point in Ireland as a whole.

Most westerly point The westernmost point on the island of Ireland is Dunmore Head (V:301:980) at the tip of the Dingle peninsula in County Kerry. It is worth noting that Dunmore Head is sometimes incorrectly referred to as Garraun Point - the name of a headland marking the easternmost point of nearby Great Blasket Island. The most westerly of the Foze Rocks (V:154:892), also in County Kerry, lies in the Atlantic Ocean 17.1km to the west-southwest of Dunmore Head, marking the westernmost point in Ireland as a whole. This is also the most westerly point in the Atlantic Archipelago / British Isles. Some sources state that Ireland has the most westerly land in Europe. This is not true - Europe's most westerly point is in Portugal regardless of the criteria used.

Question: Which province of Ireland comprises the counties of Clare, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford?
Answer: Munster