Demolition of Limerick's Curragower House leaves community 'saddened'

Although expected, the timing of the demolition has left many at a loss for the city's history and heritage

Several groups, including An Taisce, had suggested that the existing structure and facade of Curragower house should be maintained and used in any future developments on the site. Picture: Elisa O'Donovan

People in Limerick feel "robbed" of a chance to say goodbye to a cherished Georgian landmark of the city after it was demolished despite a lengthy campaign to save the building. 

Curragower House, a historic red brick building, was razed in the early hours of Saturday morning after a previous demolition was postponed in January.