- Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick City: Founded in 1168, this Episcopalian cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, with a 14th-century tower rising to 120 feet. Its Romanesque west doorway features intricate chevrons, added during Bishop Stephen Wall’s episcopate. Victorian restorations altered its exterior, but the interior retains Cistercian influences. Located on King’s Island, it is the oldest building in Limerick.
- Saint John’s Cathedral, Limerick City ; Designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, this Catholic cathedral was built between 1856 and 1861 in Gothic Revival style, inspired by Salisbury Cathedral. Its spire, added in 1883 by Maurice Alphonsus Hennessy, reaches 94 metres, the tallest in Ireland. The altar is crafted from Limerick marble, and the exterior was refurbished in 2004. It stands in Irishtown.
- Saint Munchin’s Church, Limerick City.: Constructed in 1827 by architects James and George Pain, this Gothic-style Church of Ireland building replaced a medieval structure. Its tower is distinguished by four pinnacles. Renovated in 1980 by the Limerick Civic Trust, it served as a theatre venue and is now a store. It is situated on King’s Island, near the Bishop’s Palace.
- Saint Saviour’s Dominican Church, Limerick City: Built in 1815 by the Pain brothers, this neoclassical church was remodelled in 1861 and 1982. Its facade features a large pointed gable and a rose window, giving it a distinctive appearance. Once at risk of closure, it now serves as a training base for the Dominican Order. It is located on Baker Place.
- Saint John’s Church, Irishtown, Limerick City: Designed by Joseph Welland in 1851, this Romanesque limestone church replaced an 11th-century structure. It features a central Romanesque portal, a blind arcade of three arches, and a rose window. Positioned near the former John’s Gate and town walls, it integrates with St John’s Hospital. It stands in Irishtown.
- Franciscan Church, Limerick City: Designed by William Corbett, this neoclassical church was erected in 1876 by builders McCarthy and Guerin. Its four-pillared entrance evokes Roman architecture, contrasting with Limerick’s Gothic churches. Renovated in the 1930s with an apse added in 1942, it remains a striking presence at the foot of Henry Street.
- Saint Michael’s Church, Limerick City: Built in 1881 to replace an earlier chapel, this Catholic church, designed in Hiberno-Romanesque style, features a simple yet robust design. Its location at the foot of Chapel Lane reflects the post-Emancipation Catholic building programme. It serves as a parish church in the city centre.
- Redemptorist Church, Limerick City: Constructed in the mid-19th century, this Gothic Revival church, Designed by an unrecorded architect, features side chapels with stained glass roofs and flower mosaics. George Goldie’s reredos (1865) and Oppenheimer apse mosaics (1927) adorn the interior. It is located on South Circular Road, adjacent to its monastery.
- Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West: This Gothic Revival church, built in the 19th century, serves as a central place of worship in Newcastle West. Its architect is not documented, but its design reflects the post-Emancipation confidence of the Catholic Church. The church features pointed arches and ribbed vaulting, typical of the period. It is located in the town centre.
- Holy Cross Catholic Church, Charleville: Designed by Maurice Alphonsus Hennessy and completed in 1902, this Gothic Revival church accommodates 1,000 worshippers. Its steeple, finished in 1908, dominates the skyline. Featuring Milesian Crown symbols and stained glass by Joshua Clarke and Sons, it reflects Catholic cultural identity. It stands at the Limerick end of Charleville’s main street.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Limerick:
Ireland’s county Limerick combines historic landmarks with riverside charm, with Limerick City’s King John’s Castle offering insights into medieval history along the Shannon. The Hunt Museum showcases an eclectic art collection, while Adare’s thatched cottages and historic manor add picturesque appeal. Other attractions include the nearby Ballyhoura Mountains’ cycling trails. Limerick is Ireland’s tenth largest county by size (2,686 sq km), and ninth largest by population (209,536). Population peaked at 330,029 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 133,339 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Limerick is Ireland’s seventh most visited tourist county with around 420,000 international visitors per year.
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