On Monday, the foreman and clerk of works representing Mr Pile, the Dublin-based contractor for the new Free Library, arrived in Limerick to initiate the construction process at the site designated for the library within the People’s Park. The City Surveyor has granted permission to utilize adjacent land for the erection of necessary structures. It is expected that construction work will commence without delay.

The commencement of construction work on the new Free Library at the People’s Park in Limerick marks an exciting milestone for the city. With the arrival of the foreman and clerk of works from the contractor, Mr Pile, preparations are underway to transform the site into a state-of-the-art library facility. The use of adjacent ground, granted by the City Surveyor, will facilitate the necessary construction. The anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding the project are palpable as the community eagerly awaits the completion of the new library, which will undoubtedly become a hub of knowledge, culture, and learning for generations to come.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 30 August 1904