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The postbox which was first installed around 1905 has returned to it's original location | PICTURE: Marc Ó'hArgáin on Twitter
A POST BOX which stood in Limerick city for over a century has been restored after it was removed due to the ongoing O’Connell Street road works.
The pillar post box in question is situated in front of the old Debenhams building on O’Connell Street in the city centre.
Locals raised the alarm after the postbox was removed as it was unclear if it was to be reinstalled again.
Following the postbox’s removal Limerick Live sought clarification from Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) regarding the postbox’s whereabouts.
“The post box was removed from site by An Post to facilitate the paving works in this area and due to be reinstated when the works are completed,” a spokesperson for LCCC said.
Marc Ó'hArgáin posted on social media about the postbox’s return.
“And it's back in place! The post box on O'Connell St, Limerick that featured the Edward VII insignia has been returned. A relic from when the country was under British rule. Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom between 1901-1910,” he said.
And it's back in place! The post box on O'Connell St, #Limerick that featured the Edward VII insignia has been returned. A relic from when the country was under British rule. Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom between 1901-1910. @JHOD1852 pic.twitter.com/rVzTKf88TK
— Marc Ó'hArgáin (@Marc_O_hArgain) May 16, 2023
And it's back in place! The post box on O'Connell St, #Limerick that featured the Edward VII insignia has been returned. A relic from when the country was under British rule. Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom between 1901-1910.
According to the National Archive of Architectural Heritage NIAH, the post box became a part of the streetscape around 1905.
Due to the time frame, the post box was installed it was marked with the royal insignia of King Edward VII who reigned as monarch of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901 to 1910.
According to the NIAH website the post box "adds immeasurably to the architectural heritage of the streetscape of O'Connell Street and is in fact the oldest element within the streetscape at this point."
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