Limerick Rugby Experience to Become Permanent Women's Museum

The Irish government plans to acquire the former International Rugby Experience property on O'Connell Street in Limerick, transforming it into a permanent 'women's museum'.

24 Feb, 14:17 — 24 Feb, 14:50

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This story matters as it signifies a major cultural development for Ireland, establishing a dedicated national museum branch for women's stories. The repurposing of a prominent Limerick building, gifted by a significant benefactor, highlights a growing national focus on preserving and showcasing women's contributions to Irish history and society.

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JP McManusBenefactor Limerick Rugby ExperienceFormer occupant/building National MuseumFuture operator of the museum GovernmentApproved the project Limerick CityLocation of the museum The StateRecipient of the gifted property

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First report: the-journal · 24 Feb, 14:17|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 32m|Window: 32m

the-journal24 Feb, 14:17First to report

Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’

irish-independent24 Feb, 14:50Latest update

JP McManus gifts Limerick Rugby Experience building to the State for national women’s stories museum

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irish-independent2d ago

JP McManus gifts Limerick Rugby Experience building to the State for national women’s stories museum

A landmark building in the heart of Limerick City is set to host a new branch of the National Museum dedicated to women’s stories, following Government approval to advance the project.

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the-journal2d ago

Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’

The Government plans to accept the property on O’Connell Street in Limerick, which was formerly the International Rugby Experience.

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Limerick Rugby Experience to Become Permanent Women's Museum

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Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’

JP McManus gifts Limerick Rugby Experience building to the State for national women’s stories museum

Read at source (2 outlets)

JP McManus gifts Limerick Rugby Experience building to the State for national women’s stories museum

Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’

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