The Limerick Museum has played a key role in a number of historical projects and exhibitions, which can be viewed and examined here
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Limerick Newspapers and The Irish Revolution 1916-23
An Online Exhibition Commissioned by Limerick Museum.
Researched and Curated by Dr Stephen Griffin.
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The Royal Munster Fusiliers 1881-1922
An Online Exhibition Commissioned by Limerick Museum.
Researched and Curated by Dr Stephen Griffin.
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The Revolutionary Map of Limerick
This mapping project is a part of the Limerick Museum's plan for marking centenary events for 2022. This resource is part of the Limerick City and County Council Decade of Centenaries Programm
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A Socio-Economic Profile of Limerick in 1921
In 1921 Limerick was a microcosm of Ireland, both urban and rural.
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Soviets and Strikes
Between 1917 and 1922, Limerick was one of the epicentres of Labour activity in Ireland.
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The Dromkeen Ambush
Limerick played a central role in the War of Independence, with 130 fatalities, the fifth highest death toll of any Irish county, after Cork, Dublin, Tipperary and Kerry.
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Women in Limerick in 1921
A Decade of Centenaries Exhibition Researched and Curated by Sharon Slater, Historian.
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Limerick 1920 Symposium
A symposium held by Limerick Museum, to commemorate the events of 1920
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Elsewhere, by Julie Brazil
An online exhibition, curated by Julie Brazil, and hosted by Limerick Museum
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The Limerick Local Elections of 1920
An online exhibition organised by Limerick Museum and the Limerick Library Service as part of the Limerick City -
Limerick Museum's Artist Showcase
Since 2017, Limerick Museum has showcased the works of a number of artists from Limerick and further afield, in the gallery space of the Franciscan Church on Henry Street.
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O'Malley Family Exhibition
A celebration of the O’Malleys in public life, recounting contributions to politics, sport and the arts around the world.
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The Limerick Soviet Exhibition
The Limerick Soviet was a strike which took place in 1919.
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The Three Muses
We are delighted to bring you The Three Muses Activity Pack, a learning resource inspired by the collections of The Hunt Museum,
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Limerick and The First Dáil
This was a small exhibition to mark the centenary of the first Dáil, and the Limerick people who were elected to the newly established parliament.
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Limerick's Military History
This project was undertaken with the Limerick branch of the Organisation of National Ex-servicemen and women.
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Richard Harris Exhibition
The renowned actor from Limerick, Richard Harris, was the subject of a temporary exhibition that ran from October-November 2017
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Limerick Museum's Decade of Centenaries
To commemorate and celebrate Limerick’s major role in the eventful period of 1914-1922, Limerick Museum produced a number of projects that highlight Limerick men and women who participated, fo
