Limerick Gazette

Nestled in the picturesque landscape near Castleconnell, County Limerick, stood the grand Mount Shannon House, a mid-18th-century mansion that played a significant role in Irish history. This opulent estate, sprawling over 900 acres of land along the Mulkear River and the Shannon, was once the home of John FitzGibbon, who… Read Full Article

Limerick, often referred to as the Treaty City, owes its name and its place in history to the monumental Treaty of Limerick signed on October 3, 1691. This significant document marked the end of a war between William III of England, known as William of Orange, and his father-in-law, King… Read Full Article

Step into the time machine and journey to the 1880s, where a rare view of Pery Square in Limerick unfolds before your eyes, untouched by the construction of the iconic Carnegie Library. Pery Square, a hub of elegance and sophistication, showcases the architectural beauty of Limerick in this sepia-toned snapshot.… Read Full Article

Beautiful colourized image of Main Street, Doon, Co. Limerick in the year 1900. This charming village, nestled in the eastern reaches of County Limerick and bordering County Tipperary, is steeped in history and tradition. Doon, or “Dún Bleisce” in Irish, echoes the ancient meaning of “fort,” a nod to its… Read Full Article

Limerick, a city steeped in history and resilience, has a story that unfolds along the banks of the Shannon Estuary. Originally known as Loch Luimnigh, this area was the backdrop for the earliest settlements. In the annals of time, the city’s original name, Inis Sibhtonn, graced King’s Island during the… Read Full Article

Journey back to the late 19th century, where the picturesque twin towns of Ballina and Killaloe on the banks of the River Shannon offer a serene vista. Enhanced and colourized to recapture the vibrant essence of the era, this image grants us a detailed glimpse into a world that was… Read Full Article

In the heart of Limerick, where the River Shannon’s timeless flow weaves tales of the ages, locals converged at the historic Treaty Stone in the 1880s. This captivating image captures a moment in time when the people of Limerick came together to celebrate their city’s rich heritage. The Treaty Stone,… Read Full Article

Step into the pages of history with a glimpse of the tumultuous Irish Land Crisis of 1881. This evocative illustration, sourced from the Illustrated London News, takes us back to a pivotal moment in Ireland’s struggle for land reform. In the late 19th century, Ireland faced deep-rooted social and economic… Read Full Article

Travel back in time to one of Ireland’s most pivotal moments, the Siege of Limerick, as portrayed in Haverty’s History of Ireland, 1884. With meticulous colourization by Limerick Archives, this historic depiction comes to life with enhanced clarity and vibrancy. In the late 17th century, Limerick was a focal point… Read Full Article

Nestled in the tranquil embrace of County Limerick, the charming village of Adare unveiled its timeless allure in the early 20th century. This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, where thatched cottages stood as the embodiment of rural simplicity and architectural elegance. In the year 1900, Adare’s… Read Full Article