Limerick
Eire
The Limerick War Memorial a 20-foot version of the Cross of Sacrifice on an octagonal base with a bronze sword on its shaft. It stands in the middle of the square directly opposite the Carnegie Library.
esigned by Sir Reginald Bloomfield and constructed by Messrs CW Harrison and Sons, it was built of finely chiselled white Irish granite, of which one of the parts is mica, a material that sparkles in the sun or artificial light and bore the following inscription:
"To the glory of God, and to the memory of 3,000 officers, NCOs and men of Limerick City and County who fell in the Great War, 1914-18. They died in every quarter of the earth and on its seas, and their names have with reverence and love been inscribed on our rolls of honour. Most of them lie buried in the lands of our Allies, who have set aside their resting place in honour for ever."
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The memorial was destroyed by a bomb blast in August 1957. No group or individuals ever took responsibility for this action and nobody was apprehended for it, though its occurrence during the IRA border campaign pointed to the most likely source.
The memorial was rebuilt to symbolise a new era of inclusion and enlightenment.
Although the memorial commemorates 3,000 officers, NCOs and men of Limerick City there doesn't appear to be a Roll of Honour listing these men. However, names can be found in (Ireland's Memorial Records, though these names are for all of Ireland.
1 soldier who served with he Yorkshire Regiment came from Limerick and will thus be commmeorated by this memorial.
Private Thomas Donovan
23334. 1st Garrison Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 24053 the Yorkshire Regiment.
Buried in Lucknow Cantonment Military Cemetery. Died 26 July 1918.
Born Limerick (Ireland), Enlisted Middlesbrough.
Buried in LUCKNOW CANTONMENT MILITARY CEMETERY.
Also commemorated Face 11, MADRAS 1914-1918 WAR MEMORIAL, CHENNAI.