Let’s Go Shopping! A History of Retail in Limerick

Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell, performed the official opening of the Lets go Shopping exhibition, saying:

“For many in Limerick and its surrounding environs, this time of year conjures memories of shopping trips to Limerick City. The excitement of travelling into the city centre and the ‘world of goods’ that awaited – bustling streets and laneways lined with shops – tantalising window displays to tempt – and the treat of going for a bite to eat in one of the city’s eateries. Limerick Museum’s Let’s go Shopping! exhibition is a trip down memory lane – a celebration of ‘getting the messages’, ‘only having a look’ and ‘spending a few bob’.” 

Dr Matthew Potter, Curator of Limerick Museum said:

“I want to thank my colleague Dr Zara Power for curating  this exhibition which tells the story of shopping in Limerick from the great department stores (originally known as monster houses) to the small corner shops and kiosks. We must not forget that Limerick’s rich retailing history is 250 years old, dating back to the birth of modern shops in the Georgian era.”