In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Particles like this:

Particles, par., SE. co. Limerick, 2 miles SW. of Kilfinane, 8496 ac., pop. 917; so called from having formerly belonged to several abbeys.

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Particles, in and County Limerick | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/30445

Date accessed: 09th April 2026


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