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Here are a few links related to Pierce Shannon d 1844:

http://www.limerickcity.ie/media/Media,4042,en.pdf
This one discusses the Corbally area and Pierce Shannon's involvement in its development.

http://www.limerickcity.ie/media/Media,4064,en.pdf
This is the earliest reference I have found to him ...

I have this from my information....Margaret is the widow of Edmond when she marries Pierce, the nephew of Pierce Shannon who was mayor in 1844.


Freeman's Journal dated 1.3.1841.

"on the 23rd Feb, in Limerick, Pierce Shannon, Esq. of New Orleans, North America. to Margaret, relict of Edmond ...