Mount St. Alphonsus is also known as the Redemtorist. Having operated out of a temporary church structure since 1854 the foundation stone for the new church was laid by Bishop Ryan on the 22nd May, 1858. His successor, Bishop Butler, dedicated the completed church in December, 1862. The cost was £17,000. The Archconfraternity of the Holy…
Situated on Clancy’s Strand St Munchin’s Church was built in 1922 to replace the older chapel of the same name. The picture below shows both St Munchin’s Church and Chapel, the earlier chapel was built in 1799, this was built on a yet earlier chapel which was erected in 1744, this was the first Catholic…
Kilrush Church is known as Old Church, St. Munchin’s or St. Mainchin’s Church. St. Munchin is the patron saint of Limerick. The name Munchian was not an actual birth name but a play on “little monk”. This small Early Christian church is situated in the grounds of Old Church, near Barrington’s Pier on the west…
St. Michael’s Church has a long and storied history, with its original location outside the walls of Limerick, on what is now a street off St. James’s Street, running parallel to Michael Street. St. Michael’s is one of the five original parishes of Limerick City. The Down Survey of the 1650s describes the area as…
St. Mary’s Church, located on Athlunkard Street, opened its doors in 1932, replacing an earlier chapel that had served the community since 1749. The original chapel, which held its first mass on December 10, 1749, stood on this site for nearly two centuries. Today, the only remaining element of that eighteenth-century church is the holy…
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, known locally as St John’s Cathedral was erected in 1856, replacing an older Roman Catholic chapel of the same name built in 1753. Historical Significance Limerick is home to several churches sharing the same names, serving both Roman Catholic and Protestant communities. This includes the two St. Munchin’s…
The newest St. Munchin’s Church (Church of Ireland) was built in 1827. It stands as a testament to Gothic architectural style, designed by George and James Pain. The church’s distinctive four pinnacles atop its tower give it a unique and distinguished appearance. Located on King’s Island, between the Bishop’s Palace and the Villiers Alms Houses,…
St. Michael’s Church, consecrated in 1844, is one of Limerick’s notable landmarks, famously known as “the sinking church.” The other church sharing this nickname is the Presbyterian Church on Henry Street. The Mystery of the Sinking Church The church earned its nickname because it was thought to have sunk slightly over the years. This sinking…
St. John’s Church, Church of Ireland, stands on the site of an earlier church in the Irish town area of the city, which dated from the 1200s. It is located at one end of John’s Square, the first development of Newtownpery. The walls around the graveyard were built in 1693, while the present church was…
St. Mary’s Cathedral is one of Limerick city’s most photographed landmarks, rich in history and architectural beauty. Founded in 1168, St. Mary’s Cathedral was established on the site of a palace donated by Donal Mor O’Brien, the King of Munster. It is believed that elements of this original palace are integrated into the cathedral’s current…