Limerick Cathedral (St Mary's) was founded in 1168 and is the oldest building in Limerick which is in daily use. . According to tradition, Domnall Mór Ua Briain, the last King of Munster founded the present cathedral on the site of his palace on King's Island in 1168. The palace had been built on the site of the Viking meeting place, or "Thingmote" – the Vikings' most westerly European stronghold. #stmaryscathedral #limerickcity #irishchurches #irishhistory #stmaryscathedrallimerick #limerick #churchflowers https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGM-OVJYXV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qd0hmc8z7vbf










