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Thatch in the City

Posted on June 29, 2008July 22, 2024 by Sharon Slater
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Thatched Cottages on the Dublin Road

Limerick is brimming with captivating buildings that are more than just aged structures; they are steeped in history, architectural marvels, and rich stories waiting to be explored.

In the early 2000s, two abandoned cottages on Dublin Road underwent a significant discovery. When the galvanized roofs were removed, the remnants of traditional thatched roofs were uncovered. These cottages were among the last of their kind within the city’s boundaries, representing a bygone era of craftsmanship. Unfortunately, the cottages have since been demolished, but their discovery shed light on Limerick’s architectural heritage and the craftsmanship of the past.

Thatch cottages were mentioned in the heart of the city in the 1840s when an article detailing a sweeping brush manufacturers building fire was recorded.

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