A Limerick banner has been securely attached to King’s Castle in Kilmallock after Limerick City and County Council reached agreement with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Monuments Service.
The OPW had advised the local community against hanging a giant banner that had adorned the castle in previous years citing health and safety reasons and a fear of causing damage to the structure.
In expectation of Limerick’s advance to this year’s All Ireland Senior Hurling final, Limerick City and County Council representatives met with colleagues in the OPW and the National Monuments Service in late June to come up with a solution to using King’s Castle in Kilmallock to support the team.
The 15th century tower is an icon in the town and has been used over the years to display banners for other cultural events.
Archaeologist with Limerick City and County Council, Sarah McCutcheon said:
“It was agreed that Limerick City and County Council would apply for permission to the OPW to erect a banner on King’s Castle and, with all the paperwork complete, and with assistance from the OPW, the banner has now been successfully attached to railings on the castle with the help of Kilmallock Tourism Development Ltd.”
Kilmallock is an almost intact medieval town, having nearly three quarters of the wall circuit still standing and accessible through public pathways around the town.
There are three other structures, the Collegiate Church, the Merchant’s House and the Dominican Priory all in the ownership/guardianship of the Minister of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.
They are all beautifully maintained and presented by the Office of Public Works.