Prior's Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Richard Harris in The Field

(1990)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The Field (1990) Marker

Inscription. This film, a rural Irish masterpiece, was adapted by Jim Sheridan from a stage play written by John B. Keane. It tells the story of an Irish farmer willing to go to any lengths, to keep a field his family had cultivated for generations. His powerful performance as the doomed farmer, Bull McCabe, was to re-invigorate Richard Harris’s acting career and win for him his second Oscar Nomination.

Erected 2007.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 52° 39.805′ N, 8° 37.66′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's Land. It can be reached from Bedford Row near 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,

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on one of the British Isles,

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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 playing King Arthur in Camelot (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 . . . The Field (1990 film) (Wikipedia).

The Field is a 1990 Irish drama film written and directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Brenda Fricker and Tom Berenger. It was adapted from John B. Keane's 1965 play of the same name. The film is set in the early 1930s and was shot almost entirely in the Connemara village of Leenaun. Harris
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Richard Harris Statue
This statue is dedicated to the famed Irish actor and Limerick native. This plaque is located at the rear of the 2007 bronze sculpture, which was created and cast by Jim Connolly, an Irish artist.
received a Best Actor nomination for his role as Bull McCabe.

(Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Richard Harris as Bull McCabe image. Click for full size.

Bronze bas-relief photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Richard Harris as Bull McCabe

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 16 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.