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St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick: newly discovered 19th Century Renovation Story

By Posted on 13/12/2018 Posted in News & Events Tagged with cathedral, Haydn, Limerick, nineteenth century

St Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick was founded in 1168 by King Domnhall Mor O’Brien (descendant of Brian Boru) and purportedly built on the site of the royal residence of the kings of Munster. This year has marked the 850th year …

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Heritage week 2015 (24-29 Aug)

By Posted on 05/08/2015 Posted in News & Events Tagged with architecture, Christ Church Cathedral, Cork, Dublin, First World War, Heritage Week, Kilkenny, Limerick, local history, Medieval, music, St Patrick's Cathedral, Waterford, Whately

As is customary now, the Church of Ireland is taking part in the annual Heritage Week (24th-29th August). There will be a number of events taking place throughout the week in church and cathedrals, particularly for those with an interest in …

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Culture Night 2014

By Posted on 17/09/2014 Posted in News & Events Tagged with Armagh, Belfast, Christ Church Cathedral, Cork, Derry, eighteenth century, Kinsale, Limerick, Medieval, music, St Patrick's Cathedral

It’s that time of the year again and ‘Culture Night 2014’ is set to take the country by storm once more this Friday, 19 September. As usual, the Church of Ireland is playing its part in the festivities and offering …

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St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick: newly discovered 19th Century Renovation Story

Heritage week 2015 (24-29 Aug)

Culture Night 2014