New exhibition commemorates 130 years of local Limerick history
“THE OLDEST building in Limerick is soon to play host to some of the history of one of the oldest historical societies in the country”.
This was a statement made by The Very Reverend Niall Sloane, Dean of Limerick, at the launch of the exhibition by the Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society.
The “major” exhibition celebrates 130 years of local history, and has been officially launched at St Mary's Cathedral.
Limerick Museum collaborated with the Thomond Society in curating the exhibition by providing objects and display cases from the Museum's collection.
According to a spokesperson, the collection of rare early photographs, published journals and artefacts on display, many of which are on loan from Limerick Museum, are “a testament to the tireless work of current and past members of the Society in preserving and promoting local history, folklore and archaeology.”
Officially launching the exhibition, Councillor Francis Foley, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The exhibition is a fine example of the collaboration between different cultural stakeholders in Limerick city and county”.
“ I want to pay tribute to a number of people, without whose enthusiasm this exhibition could not have been held. Dean Niall Sloane, Noreen Ellerker and the staff of St Mary’s Cathedral, the organising committee of the exhibition drawn from the Thomond Society’s membership and Dr Matthew Potter, Dr Zara Power and the staff of Limerick Museum. I should like to mention Dr Power and John Elliott in particular for their major contribution to the project.”
The display itself is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm in St Mary’s Cathedral - a discretionary donation to the Cathedral for admission is suggested.