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Begley states that the Jesuits fled the city after the Siege of Limerick in 1691, but returned in 1728. Later the community had a house in Jail Lane in 1766. The school was forced to close in 1773 at the time of the Suppression. Bishop Ryan invited the Jesuits to return to Limerick in 1859 to supervise the new St Munchin's College. They moved into 1 Hartstonge St and opened a school and oratory there. In 1862 the college moved to Mungret to make way for a new church at the Crescent. For a more complete history of the Jesuit order in Limerick, you should consult History of Limerick by Maurice Lenihan, pp.661-675. Heritage Project Home | Jesuit Order Home | Back to Top |