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In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Askeaton like this:
Askeaton, par. and town, N. co. Limerick, 6478 ac., pop. 1638. The town stands on the river Deel, 3m. above its confluence with the Shannon, 15 miles by road and 20 miles by rail WSW. of Limerick; pop. 891; P.O., T.O. Market-day, Tuesday. Its castle is a fine ruin.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Askeaton, in and County Limerick | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/28005
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
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