The Tholsel black plaque

Limerick, Ireland

The Tholsel. The Tholsel founded in 1449 was the earliest City Hall, later to become a jail. "This year the foundation of the Tholsel's laid, Where justice in those days was well displayed, The use diverted now 'tis the common jail, Where men do lie, not wanting crimes - but bail" (Anon)

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