KILMALLOCK: A WALLED TOWN IN LIMERICK.

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Kilmallock is a historic, walled medieval town in County Limerick, Ireland, approximately 32km from Limerick city on the medieval main road between the cities of Limerick and Cork. It is in a beautiful setting, with the Ballyhoura Hills to the south and east. It is bounded to the east by the River Loobagh, one of the principal tributaries of the River Maigue, and to the west by a former lake, now drained and afforested. Kilmallock is known for its rich architectural heritage, including well-preserved town walls, gates (like Blossom Gate), the Collegiate Church, and the Dominican Priory.