Ardscoil Rís is located just outside Limerick city.
The school is on the grounds of what was once called Shelbourne House.
Shelbourne house was built in the 1790's by William Petty-Fitzmaurice, the Second Earl of Shelbourne.
The grounds of Shelbourne house have seen a number of additions over the years, including mills and school buildings.
The original building is now in a state of disrepair.
References
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Inventory of Architectural Heritage | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
Type of Building:
Educational
Some communities associated with this building
Some ancestors associated with these communities
Some buildings associated with these communities
Some timeline events associated with this building
1640
Cromwells lands during 17th century in Ireland
15th Aug 1649
1970
Pope John Paul II visits Ireland
29th Sep 1979