Limerick City Breweries

Photograph of foundation stone of City Brewery 1739- Limerick City MuseumThe City Brewery was located in Newgate lane-near King John's castle. It was also known as Newgate Brewery and was one of the oldest breweries in Limerick. It was founded and owned by, the Fitt family in 1739.Ale,pale ale and porter were brewed here in 1866.