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09 Oct 2025

Irish Georgian Society to return to Limerick

The local Chapter is resuming its activities following a four-year absence

Irish Georgian Society Limerick Chapter

A Georgian property in Limerick

AFTER an absence of almost four years, the Irish Georgian Society’s Limerick Chapter has announced it is resuming its activities, with the launch of its autumn-winter lecture series on 1 October with a lecture by Randal Hodkinson on ‘Limerick in old, unseen photographs’.
Illustrating the changing streetscapes of the Georgian and medieval parts of the city, this lecture will interest everyone with an interest in Limerick’s history and architecture.
 
The Georgian Society is a membership-driven organisation whose aims are to protect and foster interest in Ireland’s historic architecture, decorative arts and designed landscapes and gardens. Founded in 1958 by the late Desmond and Mariga Guinness, it continues to champion the cause to save and preserve Ireland’s unique and valuable historic buildings and landscapes.
Its Limerick Chapter was established in 1996 by the late Desmond FitzGerald, 29th Knight of Glin, who with others hoped to highlight the importance of Limerick’s Georgian heritage, then as now threatened by inappropriate development. The Chapter hosts an annual Knight of Glin Lecture to celebrate his achievements in Limerick and beyond, details of which will be announced in the coming months.
 
Randal Hodkinson’s lecture will take place at 8pm in the historic LYMPA building on 97 O’Connell Street, Limerick. Entry is €5 at the door and is open to all.

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