Limerick Museum: New Home for Irish Women's Stories


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:36
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Limerick Museum: New Home for Irish Women's Stories

The Irish government embraces plans for a new museum dedicated to Irish womens stories, with a striking building on OConnell Street in Limerick city center. Once rejected by the city council, the site is now offered as a gift by billionaire JP McManus. The project, led by the National Museum of Ireland, is expected to boost tourism, culture, and womens history nationwide. The award-winning structure, designed by Niall McLaughlin, will host permanent and temporary exhibits, research, and outreach, responding to a key government report recommendation. The minister thanks the McManus family and emphasizes collaboration, promising to bring top-tier culture to Limerick and balance national institutions beyond Dublin.

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