Co. Limerick

1870 – St Saviour’s Dominican Church, Limerick

St Saviour’s Dominican Church as it stands today is the result of the work of many architects over two hundred years.

1871 – Design for Church of Ireland, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick

Not constructed as illustrated – the church as built was a single-cell structure with porch and vestry –

1872 – Caherconlish House, Co. Limerick

Lewis describes this house in the following terms “Near the town stands Cahirconlish House, a handsome modern residence,

1872 – Ormston House, Nos.9-11 Patrick St., Limerick

Former 19th century commercial premises now redeveloped. The original large shop premises at ground level has been subdivided into multiple units.

1874 – Dromore Castle, Co. Limerick

Architect: Godwin & Crisp

Dromore Castle is a very distinctive building sitting high on a hill overlooking two lakes in Co.

1874 – Todd’s Department Store, Limerick

Architect: William S. Cox

Todd’s was a Limerick landmark with a stately interior, long and wide mahogany counters, and an all-round balcony with cast-iron ornamental railings.

1875 – Plassey House, Limerick

Architect: Joseph Fogerty & Son

Italianate style villa now part of the buildings of the Univerity of Limerick and known to the students as the white house (because it contained the offices of the President of the University).

1884 – Bank of Ireland, O’Connell Street, Limerick

Architect: Millar & Symes

Fine corner bank with large well-lit banking hall at ground level. The severity of the upper floors is contrasted with the large round-headed windows and gently curving entrance bay.

1884 – St. Finnian’s Church, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick

Architect: G.C. Ashlin

Completed in 1884, but designed in 1877-78 with illustrations published in The Building News, March 22nd 1878.

1889 – SS. Peter & Paul Church, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

Architect: J.J. McCarthy

Building was commenced in 1879 when the Bishop of Limerick, Dr. George Butler laid the foundation stone on July 6th,