The Crescent, Limerick facts for kids
| An Corrán (Irish) | |
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| Former name(s) | Richmond Place |
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| Namesake | Crescent shape |
| Length | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Width | Up to 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Location | Limerick, Ireland |
| Postal code | V94 |
| Coordinates | 52°39′32″N 8°37′54″W / 52.658922°N 8.631783°W |
| northeast end | O'Connell Street, Hartstonge Street |
| southwest end | Newenham Street, Barrington Street, Quinlan Street |
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| Known for | Daniel O'Connell monument, Sacred Heart Church, offices |
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The Crescent (Irish: An Corrán) is a famous street in Limerick, Ireland. It is known as one of the most important parts of Georgian Limerick. Georgian refers to a style of architecture popular when King George I, II, III, and IV ruled Britain.
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Discovering The Crescent
What Makes The Crescent Special?
The street gets its name from its unique shape. The buildings on both sides curve, forming a distinctive oval or crescent shape. This design was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Crescent was once called Richmond Place. This name came from Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond.
The Daniel O'Connell Monument
Right in the middle of The Crescent, you'll find a large monument. It honors Daniel O'Connell, an important Irish political leader from the 1800s. He worked hard to gain more rights for Irish people. The monument looks out over O'Connell Street.
Important Buildings on The Crescent
On the west side of The Crescent stands the Church of the Sacred Heart. This church used to belong to the Jesuit religious order. It closed in 2006.
Later, in 2012, a new religious group bought the church. They are called the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. They are currently working to restore the church to its original beauty.
Next to the Church of the Sacred Heart was Crescent College. This school was also run by the Jesuit Order. The college has since moved to Dooradoyle. Today, the old college building is home to Limerick Tutorial College, which is a private school.
Modern Use of The Crescent
Many of the old Georgian buildings along The Crescent are now used as offices. Some are also educational facilities, like schools where people learn English. A few buildings are still used as homes.
If you want to visit The Crescent, Bus Éireann Route 304 stops on both sides of the street.
