Threat to future of historic band lifted as council provides new home

A THREAT to the future of one of Limerick’s most historic musical institutions has been lifted with the provision of a temporary home for the St John’s Brass and Reed Band.

The band’s home at Newtownmahon in Mulgrave Street is going to be demolished to make way for a new roadway.

Limerick City Council acquired the building through a compulsory purchase order and time ran out earlier this week.