Val the Viking

The Val the Viking project, born from Brand Limerick and rooted in community engagement and a spirit of inclusion; is an initiative that fosters a sense of connection to our beloved Limerick Libraries, reading, and the wonderful world of books amongst our younger readers, as well as helping them to understand where they live a little better.

Val the Viking packs will be made available (for collection only) for Limerick-based children, at each Limerick branch library from November 4th, 2025. Aimed at children under the age of ten, the packs will be available until supplies run out. Each Val the Viking pack contains: 

  • A Val the Viking Discover Limerick Activity Book 

  • A Val the Viking badge

  • A Val the Viking sticker

  • A pack of colours

  • A Val the Viking book mark

  • A library registration card for kids to register at their local Limerick library will be made available with each Val the Viking pack

Val the Viking

Meet Val

A fictional children’s activity book character who features in our ‘Discover Limerick Activity Book’, Val the Viking’s origin story sees him and his Viking crew, travel by longboat and land in Limerick, circa 922 AD. Val then time travels through a magic portal to discover the different kind of energy Limerick experiences today.

Val is brought to life on the pages of our ‘Discover Limerick’ activity book, which takes readers on a journey of exploration through the city and county and is complete with fun facts about Limerick, scavenger hunts, informative puzzles and enjoyable activities.

Free Downloads

Get a taste for what's included in the ‘Discover Limerick Activity Book’ with our free downloads below - seek out iconic landmarks while out and about on the Limerick City scavenger hunt, spot the difference ‘Limerick International Band Championship style’, or colour yourself calm with a mindfulness Lough Gur scene.

Val the Viking is a positive, memorable and relatable character, created by the Marketing and Communications team at Limerick City and County Council. This is an initiative run in collaboration with Limerick Libraries.