Limerick Walking tour – October 19th

To close a great weekend, was our eighth tour which was around Limerick. I have been here eight weeks and this is the first time (other than John’s quick tour around the city on our second day which I remember very little of) that I have gone out to learn more about limerick. Hannah and Emilie asked me to go on this tour with them and I’m glad I did! They both had read the book Angela’s Ashes before they came here and wanted to learn about the places the author had written about. I guess he grew up in Limerick and wrote this book of his memoirs. After hearing about the book and his life on this tour, I’m really interested to read it.

Our tour was about two hours long and we walked all over the city, more than I have before. It was cool because I have seen many of the places we passed that day but none of them ever really fit together. Going on this tour helped me make more sense of the city, which was super helpful!!

Of all eight tours, I think this one was my favorite just for the way our tour guide told us the information. He used stories, rather than just dates and facts. For me who can’t remember dates to save my life, I found it a lot more enjoyable. I’m excited to learn more about Limerick with the remaining time that I am here. Two places on my list are St. John’s Castle and the Hunt Museum. 

Tait Memorial Clock - Limerick's 'Big Ben'

Oldest street sign in the city

People's Park - such a pretty place!

A Victorian style drinking fountain

One of the last oil street lamps

Frank McCort - author of Angela's Ashes

I wan to make one...

So many pretty colors!

a shoe scrapper