St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick City
A photo of St. Mary's Cathedral
was taken as part of the Irish Tourist Association survey. The survey results, which were later donated to Limerick County Library, provide a fascinating account of the tourist attractions and customs of the Limerick area at this time.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Blessed Virgin was founded in 1168. It is a beautiful and extremely historic building. It is still used today for its original purpose as a place of prayer and worship.
© Limerick County Council.
St. Mary's Cathedral Door, Limerick
St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, is essentially built in the Early English style. It was founded in 1168 by King Dónal Mór O'Brian. On the left is a photo of St. Mary's Cathedral door taken in colour in 2006. On the right is a black-and-white photo of St. Mary's Cathedral door taken in the early 1940s.
2006 image, flickr.com; 1943/44 image, Limerick County Library.St. Mary's Cathedral Door, Limerick
2006 image, flickr.com; 1943/44 image, Limerick County Library.
2006 image, flickr.com; 1943/44 image, Limerick County Library.
St. Mary's Cathedral Door, Limerick
St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, is essentially built in the Early English style. It was founded in 1168 by King Dónal Mór O'Brian. On the left is a photo of St. Mary's Cathedral door taken in colour in 2006. On the right is a black-and-white photo of St. Mary's Cathedral door taken in the early 1940s.
2006 image, flickr.com; 1943/44 image, Limerick County Library.The Romanesque door of this cathedral in Limerick city is seen in the two side-by-side images above. The colour photo was taken in 2006 and the black-and-white one in the 1940s.
Do you think the door has changed in any way?
The door is also known as the West Door and is used only for ceremonial occasions. For centuries, bishops of Limerick have knocked on the door and entered it as part of their installation ceremony.
St. Mary's Cathedral was founded in 1168 by King Dónal Mór O'Brian on the site of his palace. It is the oldest building in use in Limerick city today and is a Church of Ireland cathedral.
Before the cathedral was built, the Vikings had built their meeting place, otherwise known as a 'Thingmote', on the site.
Patrick Sarsfield Statue, Limerick, 1940s
A 1940s photo of the statue of Patrick Sarsfield located in the garden of St. John's Cathedral since 1881. The photo was taken with a 'box brownie' camera as part of the Irish Tourist Association survey that took place in 1943 and 1944. As you can see, the photographer did not get a great photo.
Copyright Limerick County Library.Patrick Sarsfield Statue, Limerick, 1940s
Copyright Limerick County Library.
Copyright Limerick County Library.
Patrick Sarsfield Statue, Limerick, 1940s
A 1940s photo of the statue of Patrick Sarsfield located in the garden of St. John's Cathedral since 1881. The photo was taken with a 'box brownie' camera as part of the Irish Tourist Association survey that took place in 1943 and 1944. As you can see, the photographer did not get a great photo.
Copyright Limerick County Library.Patrick Sarsfield Statue
Patrick Sarsfield was a popular hero who defended Limerick in 1690 and again in 1691 during the Williamite War. Sarsfield agreed the historic Treaty of Limerick with the Protestant King William of Orange's commander, Ginkel.
Under the terms of the treaty, it was agreed that Sarsfield, together with 12,000 soldiers and their families, could withdraw to France. The treaty terms also meant Catholics were given the right to more freedom than before in the exercise of their religion.
Sometimes, Limerick is still called the Treaty City. Sarsfield remains a Limerick hero and gives his name to a number of places, including Sarsfield Bridge
.
Under the terms of the treaty, it was agreed that Sarsfield, together with 12,000 soldiers and their families, could withdraw to France. The treaty terms also meant Catholics were given the right to more freedom than before in the exercise of their religion.
Sometimes, Limerick is still called the Treaty City. Sarsfield remains a Limerick hero and gives his name to a number of places, including Sarsfield Bridge
Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick
The photo on the left is of Sarsfield Bridge when it was newly built. The photo on the right shows how it looks today. Can you spot any changes?
Images courtesy of Online Architect Resources and Robert L. Baber.
Rathkeale Bridge, Limerick
Irish Tourist Association photo of Rathkeale Bridge, Limerick. This historic bridge with several arches was built in 1747.
© Limerick County Library.Rathkeale Bridge, Limerick
© Limerick County Library.
© Limerick County Library.
Rathkeale Bridge, Limerick
Irish Tourist Association photo of Rathkeale Bridge, Limerick. This historic bridge with several arches was built in 1747.
© Limerick County Library.Rathkeale Bridge
The town of Rathkeale is situated about 14 miles from Limerick city. Rathkeale Bridge was built in 1747.
The bridge uses a design and structure that was popular at that time.
Is this bridge design still used?
Look at one of the new Liffey bridges
and see what you think.
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
A photo of the Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin. This is one of many bridges crossing the River Liffey in Dublin city centre. It is a pedestrian bridge, which was completed in 2005 and named after the playwright Sean O'Casey.