Tait Clock, Limerick

Tait Clock, Limerick

The Tait Clock was built in 1867 in honor of Limerick mayor Sir Peter Tait, who is best remembered for greatly boosting the local economy by opening the Limerick Clothing Factory. The clock is a tall and beautiful Gothic structure.

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Tait Clock on Map

Sight Name: Tait Clock
Sight Location: Limerick, Ireland (See walking tours in Limerick)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Limerick, Ireland

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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