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It could be Rathlaheen House between Newmarket-on-Fergus and Sixmilebridge in Co Clare - now demolished

Could be. 25" says Rathlaheen House has a protruding porch but it's a good match otherwise.

A short ghost story.

Communism!

Rathlaheen House in Clare now seems unlikely - when it was recorded as the residence of AB Stoney in the 1901 census, Rathlaheen was said to have 20 windows in the front elevation, which doesn't match the current photo (even if we include at least four windows at basement level which can't be seen from this angle)

St Michael's Church Pery Square was built in 1840.

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This is one of a number of churches in Limerick known as the "Sinking Church" In this case it got the appellation as the actual site was much deeper than the street level you see here, the gate to the left of the picture led down to a space where there was a number of tennis courts and recreation areas for the congregation. It was very solidly built and so was definitely not sinking!

Amazing that not much has changed in 100+ (or nearly 150) years - Google Street View - g.co/maps/e2e2w

Lovely area I grew up in the house next to the church:)

Before searching, I'll guess Wellington Road...

Niall McAuley After searching I found this possibility on Wellington Place.

Nope to Wellington Road. Notable features: just 2-3 steps to the front door, detached, no basement/downstairs visible, front garden.

Sharon Corbet I like it!

The fanlight detail looks different here? No, maybe not, could just be the effect of looking out vs. in.

Great description, thank you for that insight.
Stuart.

Thank you,..Respect..!

Thanks John and Stu! But there's one major omission - no date. Would REALLY appreciate some help in this regard...

I had absolutely no idea that there was ever a Sinn Féin bank. Thank you for this fascinating piece of history.

Peter Denton You're very welcome, Peter! But will only rest easy when we establish a date for this picture... :)