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2018 VISIT TO LIMERICK29 May 2018 – 31 May 2018 I had a room at the George Hotel and it was my favourite until I switched to the Absolute in 2025
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A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT MARIAN STATUEYou can find it on Marian Avenue, standing directly opposite Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. At first glance, it's a wonderfully maintained local landmark,… A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT MARIAN STATUEYou can find it on Marian Avenue, standing directly opposite Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. At first glance, it's a wonderfully maintained local landmark,… ATHLUNKARD BRIDGEHaving photographed all the other bridges in Limerick over the years, Athlunkard Bridge had long been on my list to visit and capture. During a week-long stay…
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BARE TO THE WORLDThe curse drove him insane. In his madness, he believed he had grown feathers and fled the battle, abandoning his kingdom and his humanity. He spent the rest of… BARE TO THE WORLD HERE CAME SWEENEYI photographed this a number of times but never published the photographs because I could not find any information relating to the sculpture. The problem was…
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CANAL WALK SESSION ONEThe final phase of the city to university riverbank walkway has been completed, offering a continuous route of over three kilometres from Limerick's city centre… CORBALLY OPEN AIR BATHSMy prior visits to Limerick always piqued my curiosity about a little-known feature on the River Shannon: the Corbally Baths. Despite my interest, I…
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DOMINICAN CHURCH AND PADRE PIO SCULPTUREGlentworth Street in Limerick is home to a real architectural gem, St Saviour's Dominican Church. On a recent visit, I was captivated not just by its beautiful…
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FIREFLIES MURALDocumentary study capturing the dragonfly biodiversity mural in progress on the curved facade of Aura Grove Island Leisure Centre on Pa Healy Road, Limerick.… FISHERMEN MURALMagee's murals have a dreamlike quality, drawing you in with their flowing lines and muted colours. In "The Fishermen," the figures almost appear to be sculpted… FOX MURAL BY OHHI OHNOThe mural is a significant contribution to the "Wildlife Walls" initiative, an urban art project designed to celebrate and highlight the region's natural… FRIENDS OF BOSNIA OFFICEThe sign "Friends of Bosnia" dates from the 1990s. The building was used as an office or centre for a local Limerick initiative formed in response to the…
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I FOUND THE GUINNESS BRIDGEI must confess, I began this walk slightly confused. I had tried my best to photograph every bridge but had, until that point, failed to locate the "Guinness…
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JULY 2025 STAY AT THE ABSOLUTE HOTELSo this year, I tried something new. I booked a full week at The Absolute Hotel. And honestly? I thought it was much better. The hotel itself—the room, the…
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KNOWN AS BROWN THOMAS BY STUDENTSOn the University of Limerick (UL) campus, spanning the River Shannon, stands a significant piece of public art by the renowned British sculptor Sir Antony…
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LOST IN COUNTY CLAREFor some time, I had wanted to track down the remnants of the old Corbally open-air baths along the River Shannon. Once a lively community amenity, the baths… LOVE ME SO MURALMcConaghy, who signs his work as DMC, is an Irish artist who prefers the freedom of the streets to the confines of a gallery. Known for his striking murals in… LOVE ME SO MURAL JULY 2025McConaghy, who signs his work as DMC, is an Irish artist who prefers the freedom of the streets to the confines of a gallery. Known for his striking murals in…
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MOUNT SAINT LAWRENCE CEMETERYMount Saint Lawrence Cemetery, officially opened in 1849, rapidly became Limerick City's primary burial ground. Its establishment was a direct response to the…
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NICHE BY ORLA DE BRICommissioned for the campus of the University of Limerick, 'Niche' is a striking sculpture by Orla de Brí. Standing 8 meters tall, the piece is composed of a…
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O'BRIENS PUBLIC PARKO'Briens Park is a well-regarded public park located on Clare Street in Limerick City, often referred to as Clare Street Park. It serves as a key green space… OldOpenAirBathsThe eventual demise of the baths mirrored broader national shifts. During the late 1970s and 1980s, modern indoor, heated municipal pools emerged across the…
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PHOTOGRAPHED 20182018 Visit: At the time, I mistakenly believed the sculpture was titled "The Diver" and couldn't find any information about it. For this shoot, I used a Sony… PHOTOGRAPHED 20212021 Visit: It wasn't until a return visit in 2021 that I finally solved the mystery. Using a Sony A7RIV with a Voigtlander 40mm lens, I took new photos and… PHOTOGRAPHED 20252025 Visit: My most recent attempt to photograph the sculpture was made in July. I used a Fuji GFX100RF, but unfortunately, the results were disappointing due…
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REALLY LARGE MURALDynamic patterns and bright colors of Digo Diego's mural covering the Honan's Quay building, illustrating the artist's philosophy of art as education and… RED PATH BRIDGEBack in 2009 I had set myself the ambitious target of photographing every bridge in Limerick city—a mission that proved far more challenging than I had… ROXBORO ROADI have visited Roxboro Road at least three times since 2019 and my most recent visit was in July 2025 ROXBORO ROAD JULY 2025My route took me along the edge of Janesboro. This large residential estate essentially sits "behind" Roxboro Road. As you walk its length, the avenues and… RUSSELL MEMORIAL FOUNTAINA detailed view of the ornate domed canopy of the Jaffe Memorial Fountain in Belfast, showcasing intricate filigree work and a weathervane finial
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SLEEPING PATTERNS MURALSSleeping Patterns murals by the Church of Best Ever. This particular mural no longer exists but the second one of the pair is still to be seen on the wall of… SLEEPING PATTERNS MURALS 2016When I photographed this in June 2016 I was not aware that the site would be demolished to make way for the Opera Square development. ST MUNCHIN'S BOXING CLUBIn July 2015 there was a "sale agreed" sign on the building but I cannot determine what the sign actually refers to as I could not establish if the more modern…
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THE FISHERMEN OR PADY POWER MURALThe large mural on the wall of the Paddy Power building in Thomondgate, which depicts Limerick fishermen in their traditional small boats (gandelows), was a… THE HUMPBACK BRIDGES REMAINWhile some old hump-back bridges have been bypassed with new structures to improve accessibility, the original bridges remain open for those who wish to use… THE TAIT FOUNTAINA tall, ornate cast-iron drinking fountain, redin colour, with a filigree dome and intricate detailing, standing in a public park THOMONDGATE MURALAbout two years ago, the talented team at Draw Out Urban Exhibitionists — a company dedicated to transforming urban spaces through public art — completed a… TRANSPORT HUB ON ROXBORO ROADJust a stone's throw from the public-facing platforms of Limerick's Colbert Station lies the real engine room of the region's transport network. I spent a few… TRANSPORT HUB ON ROXBORO ROADJust a stone's throw from the public-facing platforms of Limerick's Colbert Station lies the real engine room of the region's transport network. I spent a few…
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VIEWS OF THE CLAYTON HOTELBack in 2018 I tried to book a room here for two nights but it was way too expensive and as my requirements are minimal I decided to stay at the George.…
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WAVE FORM SCULPTURE 2021When I photographed this sculpture in 2021 it was in very poor condition and I was unable to determine the name of the artist or anything about the sculpture.… WAVE FORM SCULPTURE 2025In collaboration with the Flavin family, Limerick City and County Council initiated a meticulous art restoration project. The sculpture itself was repaired and…