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Anglicized name for North Munster, the petty kingdom of the O'Briens, which separated from the rest of Munster in the 12th century. From shortly after the conquest, 1169, until the reign of James I (1603–25) Thomond was considered a part of Connacht. With the shiring of Ireland in the 17th century, most of Thomond became Co. Clare, but historically the name also refers to portions of adjacent counties Limerick and Tipperary.
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Thomond (Irish: Tuadhmhumhain, meaning North Munster, now spelled Tuamhain) The region of Ireland associated with the name Thomond is County Clare, County Limerick and north County Tipperary; effectively most of north Munster. The name is used by a variety of establishments and organisations located in , or associated with the region. Thomond College of Education, Limerick was a teacher training college in Limerick City, until it was amalgamated with the University of Limerick. Thomond Park in Limerick is the rugby stadium used by the Munster Rugby team. Thomond Villas is the name given to the old army barracks at Clarecastle. The Thomond Bridge was for centuries the only bridge crossing the River Shannon in the ancient walled city of Limerick and still carries the road from the city of Limerick through a district known as Thomondgate.
Historically Thomond is referred to as one of the 'Kingdoms' which existed in the island of Ireland before the Norman invasion. Brian Boru, head of the O'Brien Clan, (the dominant Clan in Thomond - Dalcassians) and regarded as 'King of Thomond', is historically credited with freeing Ireland from the control of the Vikings in the battle of Clontarf - 1014 AD. The Vikings had originally established most of the seaports of Ireland including Limerick, Dublin, Waterford, Galway, Wexford and Cork. Brian Boru who died in the battle was a High King of Ireland having defeated other contenders for the position.
The name Thomond is said to have been used by an Irish car manufacturer located in Dublin which produced only four cars from 1925 to 1933 and did not survive the Great Depression.
Postage stamps inscribed "Thomond" appeared in the 1960s but these can be regarded as bogus.
County Clare was sometimes known as County Thomond in the period immediately after its creation from the District of Thomond.[2]
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