History of the House

To create public awareness about the decline of period buildings in Limerick, and to promote a better appreciation of the city’s built heritage, Limerick Civic Trust decided in 1996 to purchase No.2 Pery Square in order to restore the house to its former glory: minute attention being paid to the décor and architectural detail. Work commenced in November of that year involving 18 people employed on a FAS job initiative scheme, the restoration took three years.

Restored back to its original state, the Georgian House and Garden Visitor Centre was officially opened to the public in December 1999 by Mary Mc Aleese, President of Ireland. The restoration project can be judged a major success for it has made a lasting impact in raising awareness among the general public of Limerick’s Georgian architectural heritage and the need to protect this rich legacy.