The 19th Century

St. John's Cathedral

Although St. John's Cathedral was first built in 1753, a new gothic revival style building was constructed on the site between 1856 and 1861. The building was designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, who was also working on Adare Manor

Adare Manor

Building on Adare Manor begun in 1832 to replace the old manor house. At the time this Irish Tourist Association photo was taken in the 1940s, Adare Manor was the still the ancestral home of the Earls of Dunraven. It continued as such until it was sold by the Dunraven family in the early 1980s. It is now a luxury hotel resort.

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St. John's Cathedral

St. John's Cathedral was first erected in 1753. A new gothic revival-style church was built on the site between 1856 and 1861. The cathedral spire dominates the skyline, stretching over 308 feet into the sky.

© Limerick County Council, Limerick Studies.

St. John's Cathedral
© Limerick County Council, Limerick Studies.

St. John's Cathedral

St. John's Cathedral was first erected in 1753. A new gothic revival-style church was built on the site between 1856 and 1861. The cathedral spire dominates the skyline, stretching over 308 feet into the sky.

© Limerick County Council, Limerick Studies.

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This building is featured in the image on the left.

The cathedral spire dominates the skyline, stretching over 280 feet into the sky. It was completed in 1883, and was designed by local architect M. A. Hennessy. It is among the three tallest cathedral spires in the country.

St. Saviour's Dominican

St. Saviour's Dominican Church was designed by the Pain Brothers in 1815. Major alterations were carried out in both 1870 and 1982.

St. Saviour's Church, Limerick

St. Saviour's Church was designed by the Pain Brothers in 1815. Major alterations were carried out in 1870 and 1982. The church was in danger of closing in 2000, but today it provides a training base for those joining the Dominican Order.

© Limerick County Library, Limerick Studies Collection.

St. Saviour's Church, Limerick
© Limerick County Library, Limerick Studies Collection.

St. Saviour's Church, Limerick

St. Saviour's Church was designed by the Pain Brothers in 1815. Major alterations were carried out in 1870 and 1982. The church was in danger of closing in 2000, but today it provides a training base for those joining the Dominican Order.

© Limerick County Library, Limerick Studies Collection.

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The church was very close to shutting down in 2000. However, it was rescued by the group of monks from the Dominican Order. It now provides a training base for those joining the order.

The Franciscan Church

The Franciscan church in Limerick is a neoclassical building designed by William Corbett. Neoclassical architecture was inspired by pre-Christian, Roman architecture. As you can see, the four pillars outside the entrance make this church appear quite different from many other Limerick churches.

The foundation stone of the church was laid by Dr. Butler, Bishop of Limerick, in May 1876. The builders were McCarthy and Guerin and the architect was William Corbett. The church was completed in 1886.

The Franciscan Church

This church is a neo-classical building and was designed by William Corbett. Erected by McCarthy and Guerin in 1876, it was renovated in the 1930s, and today stands impressively at the foot of Henry Street.

The Franciscan Church

This church is a neo-classical building and was designed by William Corbett. Erected by McCarthy and Guerin in 1876, it was renovated in the 1930s, and today stands impressively at the foot of Henry Street.

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An extension to the church began in 1930. The present apse and sanctuary were added by the architects A.E. Jones and S.S. Kelly. The apse was completed in 1942. The church stands impressively at the foot of Henry Street.

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