Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Richard Harris playing King Arthur in Camelot
(1967)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Richard Harris Marker
Richard Harris playing King Arthur in Camelot (1967). Holding aloft a reversed sword, he proclaims:
“PEACE NOT WAR”.
The Harris Family
The Harris family business included flour milling, a huge bakery in Henry Street and a chain of confectionery shops. They employed as many as 200 people and a fleet of Harris cargo boats plied the Shannon. Also keenly interested in sports, they founded the Limerick County Lawn Tennis Club.
Richard, one of six boys and two girls was born to Ivan and Mildred Harris on 1st October 1930. The brothers starred as rugby players. Educated by the Jesuits in Crescent College, which the Harris family helped to establish, Richard excelled at rugby, poetry and the performing arts.
In 1956 he studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He was discovered by Joan Littlewood, Producer/Director. He starred in over 80 international films and on stage.
Richard St. John Frances Harris died in London on 25th October 2002.
Extract from Richard Harris’s Poem
“There Are Too Many Saviours On My Cross” (1972):
I hear your daily criesThe
in the far-off byways in your mouth
pointing
north and south
and my Calvary looms again
desperate
in rebirth
your earth is partitioned
but in contrition
it is the partition in your hearts
that you must abolish
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It was unveiled by Mayor Ger Fahy on 7th September 2007.
Sculptor: Jim Connolly.
Erected 2007 by Limerick City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 52° 39.804′ N, 8° 37.661′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It can be reached from Bedford Row just north of O'Connell Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Bedford Row, Limerick, Munster V94 X8P2, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western
2007 bronze by Jim Connolly, photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. “Peace Not War”
A sculpture of Richard Harris, as he appeared in the 1967 film Camelot, playing the lead role of King Arthur. The base of the sculpture has an inscription that reads "PEACE NOT WAR." This marker is one of four at the base.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Harris in This Sporting Life (here, next to this marker); Richard Harris in Gladiator (here, next to this marker); Richard Harris in The Field (here, next to this marker); St. Augustine's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry Wogan (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Number 44 O’Connell Street (about 210 meters away); Cuimhneachán 1916 / The 1916 Memorial (about 240 meters away); a different marker also named Cuimhneachán 1916 / The 1916 Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.
Also see . . .
1. Harris statue lauds Limerick’s own king (Irish Examiner, Sept. 8, 2007).
A life-size statue of him in the role of Camelot’s King Arthur was unveiled in the city centre. It cost €150,000 and was funded by Limerick City Council. Speaking on behalf of the Harris family, the actor’s brother Noel said: “I know Richard would be very moved and greatly honoured if he were here today. He said to me many times during his life that he hoped that his native city would one day acknowledge his contribution to the performing arts. “Now it is great to see his native city has done that very thing today. Richard can now rest in peace.”(Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Camelot (film) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2007 bronze by Jim Connolly, photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Richard Harris as King Arthur
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
