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Lime Kiln

Lime Kiln - restored 2006 Built c. 1820 in response to cholera outbreak  Lime used in building Fever Hospital at adjacent site, in mortared walls and to sanitize structures  Other uses included...

Lime Kiln - restored 2006 
Built c. 1820 in response to 
cholera outbreak 

Lime used in building Fever Hospital at 
adjacent site, in mortared walls 
and to sanitize structures 

Other uses included whitewash for 
dwellings and outbuildings 
A Galway Civic Trust project for NUI, Galway 
Supported by FAS and Galway City Council

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