1916 Memorial erected by means of public subscriptions in memory of the Limerick men and their comrades who died for Ireland in 1916

Sarsfield Bridge, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland

Villier's Alms House designed by James Pain in 1830 for poor protestant widows, through bequests provided by Mrs. Hannah Villier. Mrs. Hannah Villiers endowed the buildings on this site in her will in 1821. The construction took place in the Bishops Palace Garden in 1823. Of interest from a medieval perspective are the remains of the two towers, which today form part of the boundary fronting to the River Shannon.

Old Church Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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To the memory of Michael Scanlan Commandant 4th Battalion of East Limerick Brigade I. R. A. killed by British forces at this spot on 27th October 1920. Erected by comrades and relatives [full inscription unknown]

English translation:

Thomas Street, Limerick, Ireland

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Bruce's Bank founded in 1806 by George Evans Bruce, High Sheriff of Co. Limerick in 1800. The bank closed after financial difficulties in 1820.

6 Rutland Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland

The Citadel. This Guard House was the military headquarters of the Irishtown during the Cromwellian and Williamite Sieges

St. John's Hospital, St. John's Square, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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House of Industry 1774 The Strand Barracks Built in response to legislation introduced in 1772 to establish houses of industry poorhouses and workhouses in all counties. After 1840 it became the Strand Barracks and in the mid 1930s became a corporation store and depot.

Clancy Strand, Limerick, Ireland

The Colleen Bawn. The trial of the murderers of Ellen Hanley 'The Colleen Bawn' took place here.

Bridge Street, Limerick, Ireland

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William Henry Harvey 1811 - 1866 luibheoloaí / botanist fíceolaí / psychologist córaseolaí / systematist born here in Summerville House 5 February 1811 Mary Immaculate College established 1898

English translation:

Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick, Ireland

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William Henry Harvey
(1811-1866) botanist

John Ferrar 1743 - 1804 historian, printer and bookseller. Founder of the Limerick Chronicle. Had a shop here.

Bridge Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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This bridge is dedicated to the memory of the Abbey Fishermen who fished these waters from time immemorial Erected by their loving families Clancy, Hayes, McNamara & Shanny who were the Abbey Fishermen

Abbey Bridge, Limerick, Ireland

The Old City Courthouse. Built in 1764 as a courthouse. Subsequently used as a school. It is now a community hall.

Bridge Street, Limerick, Ireland

Edmond Sexton Pery. He played a prominent role in the 18th century development of Georgian Limerick, known as Newtown Pery.

103 Henry Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland

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Viscount Edmund Pery
(1719-1806) Viscount Pery

Site of Heapy's Theatre established in 1770. Some of the world's leading artists performed here. In 1781, the theatre was leased by Richard Daly, a former actor in Heaphy's company, and subsequently by Edward Jones. It burned down in 1818.

Gerald Griffin Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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McNamara's Band 1905 - 1927. 'My name is McNamara and I'm the Leader of the band'. This world-wide celebrated musical ensemble got its name from four Limerick brothers; Paddy, Michael, Jack and Tom McNamara, all of whom were born in St. Marys' Parish.

Creagh Lane, off St Mary's Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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Rev. John Thayer 1755 - 1815 born in Boston, chaplain to George Washington's army before he came to Limerick. A most dedicated clergyman who was so popular that his followers were known as "Thayerites". He died here.

34 Patrick Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland

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The Commercial Buildings. Built by the Commercial Building Company in 1805. Occupied by Chamber of Commerce until 1838. Later aquired by Limerick Corporation who used the buildings as the Town Hall from 1847 until 1990.

Patrick Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland

Kate O'Brien internationally famous novelist and playwright lived in this house.

Boru House, Mulgrave Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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Bourke House This building is known as Bourke House. It was occupied by Alderman John Bourke in 1641 according to the civil survey of 1654. It is also reputed to be the remains of a medieval stone residence said to have been built by the O'Brien's after Donal Mór donated his palace as the site for St. Mary's cathedral. Also known as the Castle Friary, it was used as a Franciscan penal friary from c. 1730-1780. In 1824 the house was cut through to allow for the construction of Athlunkard Street. In 1860 a Gothic style drinking fountain was inserted in the facade of the building as a gift to the city by the Malcolmson family. Preservation work was carried out by Limerick Civic Trust through a FAS Teamwork Scheme in 1989

Athlunkard Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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John Francis O'Donnell patriot poet and journalist born in this house 29 July 1837 [full inscription unknown]

English translation:

20 Gerald Griffin Street, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland

1893 and 1894 dwellings erected by the Corporation for the working classes Bryan ODonnell J.P. Mayor of Limerick Robert MacDonnell J.P. Town Clerk Michael Woulfe Treasurer W. E. Corbett C.E. City Surveyor

Mary Street, Limerick, Ireland

Fanning's Castle fortified medieval residence of Dominic Fanning a patriotic Mayor who was executed by Cromwellian forces in 1651

off Mary Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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The Tholsel. The Tholsel founded in 1449 was the earliest City Hall, later to become a jail. "This year the foundation of the Tholsel's laid, Where justice in those days was well displayed, The use diverted now 'tis the common jail, Where men do lie, not wanting crimes - but bail" (Anon)

37 Mary Street, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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St. John's Penal Church site of the last Roman Catholic Parish church of St. John's. Built in 1753. It was demolished in 1863

St. John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland

St John's Churchyard marks one of the earliest Christian foundations in the City. The present church, was consecrated in June 1852.

St. John's Church of Ireland, Pennywell, Irishtown, Limerick, Ireland

Robert Graves (1896-1985) Poet and author Frequented The Locke Bar while stationed in Limerick during the War of Independence (1919-1921) serving as an officer in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Locke Bar, George's Quay, Limerick, Ireland

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Sylvester O'Halloran 1728-1807 Pioneering eye surgeon, historian, antiquarian. Died in a house located in this vicinity.

Merchants Quay, Englishtown, Limerick, Ireland

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Trinity Church an Episcopal church built in 1834 through subscriptions raised by the personal efforts of Rev. Edward Hoare

Catherine Street, Newtown, Limerick, Ireland