Limerick Museum — Attraction in Limerick

Limerick Museum is definitely worth a visit, though it's by no means extensive and its collection of material documenting the history of Limerick is rather limited. I did learn a surprising thing that I had not previously known from my visit to the museum — namely, that Limerick once had a well-earned reputation for skilled lace-making. Limerick women apparently once excelled in that art, and Queen Victoria bought and sported their lace. There were samples of this fine lace in the museum, and they were very...

Was very happy to visit, not only was there no cost but there was so much to read about and learn about Limerick, its history, their role in the evolving global economy, and many cool artifacts. I wasn't aware of how big lace was hundreds of years ago, and Limerick's role in it. Also I wasn't aware that Limerick supplied outfits for the Confederate army in America years back, when Limerick had the largest clothing factory at the time.

Glad I went, I suggest you take a visit to maybe...

Wow, what a neat museum, and it was free admission! If you are in Limerick and want to learn about it, this is the place to go. I had no idea the city had been around for so long and that silver and lace were so important to its history. The front desk attendant was friendly and I had a nice experience here. Here are some random pictures I felt were worth while...