Green Limerick: 'Iconic' city landmark to be 'transformed', boosting its cultural value

A PROJECT which promises to “redefine heritage conservation” has been announced for one “iconic Limerick landmark”.

Irish Natural Stone (INStone) and Limerick Civic Trust (LCT) are pioneering a collaboration which will involve INStone overseeing and managing the restoration and conservation works on Limerick’s heritage buildings.

Specialist restoration works at St. Munchin’s Church will take place, the first of the national project, following successful works done on St. John’s Cathedral previously.

“The collaboration, which has been carefully developed over the past year, aims to create a sustainable, dynamic partnership between both INStone and Limerick Civic Trust that will revolutionise the restoration and repurposing of historic buildings,” organisers say.

The first project in Ireland under this new partnership will focus on the restoration of St. Munchin’s Church, which is said to be “an iconic landmark that holds significant historical and cultural value”.

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INStone and Limerick Civic Trust will combine expert conservation, project management, and hands-on training to restore St. Munchin’s Church while upskilling LCT’s workforce.

St Munchin’s Church is an important historical and architectural landmark in Limerick due to its deep-rooted connection to the city’s origins and its presence near the River Shannon.

Named after St. Munchin, the patron saint of Limerick, the church’s significance lies in its role as one of the city’s earliest religious foundations, reflecting centuries of ecclesiastical history.

David O’Brien, CEO of Limerick Civic Trust, said: “Our approach is rooted in the belief that conservation is not only about maintaining the past, but about engaging the present and investing in the future.

“By leveraging these projects as educational platforms, we will provide opportunities for individuals to gain expertise in heritage restoration.

“This ensures that the knowledge and skills required to preserve our built environment are passed down to future generations.”