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Joseph O'Mara (1866 - 1927) the internationally famed Operatic Tenor lived here. He formed his own company in 1912 and starred in many acclaimed productions. He was a Freeman of Limerick.
Ozmnan House, Hartstonge Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Dominican Priory. The remains of the Dominican Priory founded by Donough O' Brien
Bishop Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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St. Mary's Town House occupied as a town house by the Ingram, Arthur and Carr families. From 1847 until 1982 it was a presbytery. Restored in 1989 as a parish centre.
Athlunkard Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
What Adam Clayton called "The exact point of becoming U2" occurred here on March 18th 1978 when the band, performing as U2 for the first time, won the Limerick Civic Week Pop Group '78 competition
Shannon Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Monte de Piete. The site of a charitable pawn office founded by Sir Matthew Barrington in 1837
near Baal's Bridge, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Dr Robert Frith physician and philantrophist, resided in the house that stood near here
Charlotte Quay, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Terence Albert O'Brien Bishop of Emly executed on 31 October 1651 by Cromwellian forces
Bishop Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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The Corporation Alms House known as the 40 shilling Almshouse. Built in the 1691, in the protective shadow of King John's Castle, 'The Widows Alms house', originally housed the families of deceased soldiers garrisoned at the castle. A local group restored them in 1970. They were then subsequently renovated by Limerick Corporation in 1993.
Nicholas Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
St. Michael's Churchyard Site of the orignial St. Munchin's Church. Burial place of many prominent 18th and 19th century families.
Charlotte Quay, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
Hall's Alms House built in 1761 funded out of charitable trust established by Cllr Jeremy Hall
Nicholas Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
Gerald Griffin poet & novelist was born in the house that stood near here
St. Augustine Place, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Richard Baptist O'Brien a priest who founded the Catholic Young Men's Society in 1849, lived in the house beside here
27 Mary Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Stoney Thursday Corner. This strange name was coined in 1646, when the Mayor, John Fitz Thomas Bourke was almost stoned to death
junction of Mungret Street and John Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
John's Square. This square was built in 1751 through the enterprise of Pery and Pardon. Restored in the 1970s.
St. John's Church of Ireland, Pennywell, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
Mungretgate. This is a section of the Irishtown fortification which adjoined the Mungretgate. It was restored by Limerick Civic Trust in 1987.
Mungret Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
Eugene O'Curry the renowned Irish scholar, Professor of Irish, History and Archaeology, spent some time working in this hospital.
St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Steet, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Farrancroghy the place of public execution in the 16th and 17th centuries
Pennywell, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
John's Gate. On the roadway here stood John's Gate the most important portal in the walls of Irishtown
St. John's Hospital, St. John's Square, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Maurice Lenihan 1811 - 1895 journalist, historian and former Mayor of Limerick. Author of the monumental History of Limerick lived in this house.
2 Patrick Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Brian Merriman 1749 - 1805 author of 'Cúirt An Mheán Oíche' - The Midnight Court - and teacher of mathematics, etc. He died near here at 5 Old Clare Street on 27th July 1805.
Clare Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Catherine Hayes 1825 - 1861 "The Swan of Erin" world renowned operatic soprano was born in this house.
4 Patrick Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Andrew Cherry actor and songwriter best remembered as the author of 'The Dear Little Shamrock'
Bridge Street, Limerick, Ireland
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William Cecil Pery 1721-1794 Protestant Bishop of Limerick 1784-1794. In 1784 he was the first Bishop to occupy this residence which was built by his brother
104 Henry Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
Leamy's School this school was built in 1843 out of the proceeds of a trust set up by William Leamy.
Hartstonge Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
Limerick City Art Gallery. The Carnegie Building opened originally in 1906 as a free library and museum. It was funded by Andrew Carnegie
Pery Square, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Daniel O'Connell 1755-1847 renowned lawyer and politician who's demands for Catholic Emancipation became law in 1829, lodged in this house
6 Patrick Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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James Pain renowned architect, together with his brother, George designed some of our finest structures.
The Glentworth Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, Ireland
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The Unthanks. This street and the adjoining Thomas Street are named after members of this family who contributed greatly to the development of Limerick.
Catherine Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
Credit Union. In memory of Catherine Maria King who opened a school here and brought the presentation Sisters to Limerick in 1837 to continue her work. Later she joined the community in Sexton St. She took the name Sr. Frances de Chantal and died there in 1866.
Sexton Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
The Granary erected in 1787 by Philip Eoche as a grain store. Restored in 1982.
Michael Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
Ada Rehan world famous Shakespearean actress was born in the house that stood on this site
Shannon Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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The Hartstonges. The street is dedicated to the memory of Sir Harry (d. 1844) and Lady Hartstonge who were eminent benefactors to the city. They lived on this street.
Hartstonge Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
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Presbyterian Church built in 1817 to accommodate the increasing Presbyterian congregation in the city. Sold to the printers George McKern & Sons Ltd. in 1904.
Glentworth Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
The Barrington Family. This street is named after this renowned family which made a great contribution to the development of Limerick.
Barrington Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
The Pery Square Tontine this splendid example of Georgian architecture was completed in 1838.
Pery Square, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
The Arthur Family. The family played a prominent role in the development of Limerick.
Arthur's Quay, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
Grand Central façade remains of Wesleyan Methodist Preaching House. Built in 1821. Subsequently a cinema.
Bedford Row, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland
The Bishops' Palace. Limerick Civic Trust dates the building to the 17th century and considers it to be the oldest standing domestic building in English Town. This was the official resisdence for the Church of Ireland Bishops until they moved to a new house in Henry Street in 1784.
Church Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland
Canon Frederick Langbridge last rector of St. John's Parish, novelist, poet and dramatist lived here
3 John's Square, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland
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J.J. Bowles (1879 - 1948) This great Thomondgate sportsman who reigned as Irish Handball Champion for the best part of 25 years and who contested the World Championship in New York in 1909, lived here.
J.J. Bowles, 8 Thomondgate,, Limerick, Ireland