From 1845 onward there were several proposals for the erection of a monument to Patrick Sarsfield in Limerick. A Limerick artist Henry O’Shea drew up the initial Sarsfield Statue sketch, this was then designed by John Lawlor of Dublin, who had an eye for the finer details of Sarsfields 17th century uniform. The statue was…
Category: Limerick Places
The Treaty Stone brought to life in colour
It is far too easy to dis-humanise people from the past when you only see them in black and white. The following stereo-view of the Treaty Stone was produced by the largest producers of stereo-views in the world Underwood & Underwood Publishers. Underwood & Underwood produced stereo-views from 1882 until 1920 this image in Limerick…
God Save the King
The following are the photographs of Glasgow born John Riddell who worked as a Brewer and Distiller in the Thomondgate Distilleries. In the early 1900s he took many of photographs Limerick which were developed onto glass slides, these images have been kindly shared with us by his Great Great Grandson David Ludlow. we have more…
10 Unusual Views of Limerick
The following are the photographs of Glasgow born John Riddell who worked as a Brewer and Distiller in the Thomondgate Distilleries. In the early 1900s he took many of photographs Limerick which were developed onto glass slides, these images have been kindly shared with us by his Great Great Grandson David Ludlow. we have more…
Murroe Schools and HeadTeachers
Below are a list of primary and national schools that once operated in Murroe, County Limerick and their head teachers. Murroe Boys School: 1852-1863 = Patrick Fitzpatrick 1863-1866 = Patrick Moylan 1867-1868 = Michael O’Grady 1869-1875 = Patrick Murphy 1876-1881 = John Carey 1881-1883 = Charles McCarthy 1883-1911 = James Martin Murroe Girls School: 1852-1853…
10 Images of Old Murroe
Murroe is Hibernianised from the Irish “Maigh Rua” meaning the Red Plain. The Red Plain is derived from the sandstone deposit in the area. The village name is often misspelled as Moroe. Murroe Village is a relatively modern village springing up, not far from the Barrington’s Family (of Barrington Hospital fame) home in what is…
5 Limerick Scenes photographed 4 times
The following are 5 squared images of Limerick scenes taken from different angles over different decades, which give us a glimpse into how the city has changed or not changed over the years. 1. Charlotte’s Quay In these images you can see a view from Baal’s Bridge, a view to Baal’s Bridge, the Abbey River…
Limerick Through The Lens, 1934
In 1934, Metro Golden Mayer (MGM) released a short film called “Ireland, The Melody Isle”. It was part of James A Fitzpatrick’s Travel Talks “The Voice of the Globe” in which they took their cameras around some “traditional” scenes. This was filmed for an American audience to reminisce of their home over the sea. They…
10 Old Paintings of Limerick
Pictures as the the old saying goes “paint a thousand words” and how true this is, paintings capture the imagination of the view and take us to places we never thought possible. Through old paintings we are given a snippet of a moment when our ancestors walked this city, and saw views not to unlike…
10 Then and Now Photos of Limerick
The following series of Then and Now images of Limerick city were taken in August 2013 to highlight how much has changed and how much has remained the same throughout the city. 1. Athlunkard Street 2. Mary Street 3. Mathew Bridge 4. Broad Street 5. Arthur’s Quay …
5 Movies Filmed in Limerick
1. The Rising of the Moon (1956) Based on a story by Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory “The Rising of the Moon” was directed by John Ford in 1956. In this movie many local Limerick people were hired as extras and there is also a scene (at 1:00 in the trailer) where the Limerick Castle can…
The Docks – Unloading Limerick Industry
Prior to the construction of the Floating Docks at Steamboat Quay goods were brought into the city at the Quays, namely Arthurs Quay, Merchant’s Quay, Howley’s Quay, Bishop’s Quay, Fisher’s Quay and Harvey’s Quay. There was also a dock on the North Bank of the Shannon where Shannon Bridge is today. On the 18 September…
10 Aerial Photographs of Limerick
Aerial Views of Limerick city give a glimpse into the wider city area, pictures as the the old saying goes “paint a thousand words” and how true this is, pictures capture the imagination of the view and take us to places we never thought possible. Through old photographs and paintings we are given a snippet…
Limerick Tornado blew through the city on October 5, 1851
On the 5th October 1851 at 5:50pm, a tornado ripped through Limerick City and although it was referred to as whirlwind at the time, it was actually a T4 Tornado. The unforeseen weather only lasted a matter of minutes but the damage was extreme. In early October 1851 the Aurora Borealis could be seen in…
The development of Harvey’s Quay
With the current re-design of Harvey’s Quay it is an opportune time to delve into the history of Harvey’s Quay and the family after which it is named. The latest project is extending the paths and putting in new public benches. It is also creating a more open, greener space for the public to avail….