Munster Irish
The existing provinces of Ireland can be traced back to kingdoms in the fifth century ruled by "Ri Coicid" or Kings of a Fifth, indicating that there were originally five kingdoms or provinces, Connaucht, Leinster, Meath, Munster and Ulster.
Eventually the five became four covering the principal religious spheres of influence, with Meath being absorbed by Leinster in the 11th century.
Munster covers the south western counties of Ireland. Originally one of the five kingdoms within Ireland. Principal cities being Cork, Limerick and Waterford.
Located within Munster are some of the country's leading beauty spots including Killarney and the County Kerry coast line.
Munster can lay claim to providing the successor to the Ui Neill as High King of All Ireland in "Brian Boroimhe (Boru)" as there was no right of succession, his position had to be achieved by force. However his reign from 1002 proved to be one of the most fruitful for Ireland seeing Armagh (as did St. Patrick) re-established as the country's ecclesiastical capital, with communications and education being considerably enhanced.
