Excitement as Limerick housing works uncover medieval city walls

The walls were discovered by Limerick City and County Council as part of works on a site at St Anne’s Court at the junction of Island Road and Athlunkard Street

Local Sinn Féin councillor John Costelloe said there is a "great buzz" among local residents. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

A glimpse at Limerick’s medieval past has been unearthed as a result of a housing development in the city.

Walls that could date back as far as the 12th century have been uncovered by Limerick City and County Council as part of works on a site at St Anne’s Court at the junction of Island Road and Athlunkard St.