Franciscan Church, Limerick

Franciscan Church, Limerick

The Franciscan Church was first established during the 13th Century in another part of town, before it moved to its current location on Henry Street in 1876. As well as its amazing long history, this church has a wonderful neo-classical structure, with an imposing portico, columns and a dome. There are also some beautiful windows and frescos here.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and TheChristianAlert.org.

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Sight Name: Franciscan Church
Sight Location: Limerick, Ireland (See walking tours in Limerick)
Sight Type: Religious

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Limerick Introduction Walking Tour

Limerick Introduction Walking Tour

Claudius Ptolemy, the great geographer of the ancient world, drew a map of Ireland in 150 AD. Indicated on the map was a place now called King's Island. It is said generous King Cormac ruled here in the 4th century. Here is where St Patrick baptized King Carthann the Fair in 434. Here is the ancient heart of Limerick.

St Munchin had been the first bishop of Limerick in 652. In 812, Vikings...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles