Limerick Civic Trust
Bishop’s Palace, King’s Island, Limerick
Limerick Civic Trust is a non-profit
charity which undertakes a wide
variety of projects to improve
Limerick’s environment.
Booking Information
Limerick Civic Trust
‘Improvement of the environment
through civic engagement’
LIMERICK CITY
WALKING TOURS
Tour of Medieval Englishtown operates daily
Monday - Friday: 11am & 2pm from The Bishop’s
Palace. Weekends by appointment.
Tours of North Munster Masonic Center, The
People’s Park and The Georgian House &
Garden by appointment.
Phone: 061-313399 or
Email: [email protected] for details.
Web: www.limerickcivictrust.ie
Prices
Adult: € 6.00
Student: € 4.00
Senior Citizens: € 4.00
Group rates available for groups and families.
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Medieval Englishtown
North Munster Masonic Lodge
The People’s Park
The Georgian House & Garden
1. Tour of Medieval Englishtown
3. People’s Park Tour
Discover the oldest parts of Limerick City in
context with the contemporary environment. The
tour commences at The Bishop’s Palace, the
headquarters of Limerick Civic Trust. Here you will
view The Hall of Fame Art Gallery by Dr Tom Ryan
RHA.
This tour identifies both native and exotic tree
species in the park. Shrub and flower varities are
discussed in this tranquil setting. The tour explores
ten historical monuments and ghost stories allowing
the visitor to experience this rich history The
People’s Park has to offer since the 1840’s.
A qualified guide will then take you through the
medieval quarter. Landmarks include: The Bard of
Thomond Monument, King John’s Castle, The Treaty
Stone, The Toll House, The Medieval Walls of
Limerick, Old St Munchin’s Church, its unique
graveyard and The Villiers Alms Houses.
Meeting Point:
Georgian Quarter
Map (below)
Map reference A
The tour ends with a look
at the treasures of The
Curio Wall behind The
Bishop’s Palace featuring
some of the oldest stone
work in Limerick City.
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Meeting Point:
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4. The Georgian House & Garden Tour
Visitor center, museum, venue &
secret garden No. 2 Pery Square
has it all. This beautifully restored
Georgian House has over 20
rooms to view along with the
Carrol Family Museum featuring
war memoribila from the 18th 20th century. Tours by
appointment only.
KING’S ISLAND
BISHOP’S
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A // Bishop’s Palace
B // St Munchin’s Church
C // Masonic Center
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Meeting Point:
King’s Island Map (below)
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2. Tour of North Munster Masonic Center
Focusing on the intriguing history and work of the
Freemasons, visitors will be allowed entry to the
building where existing artifacts and practices are
explained. Price includes entry to the Freemason
Museum. By appointment only.
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DOMINICAN
CHURCH
Meeting Point:
Georgian Quarter
Map (above)
Map reference B
Limerick Civic Trust
‘Improvement of the environment
through civic engagement’