Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Tait’s Clock
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Tait’s Clock - West Face
Erected by Public subscription in appreciation of the enterprise and usefulness of Alderman Peter Tait
(South face)
As an employer of large numbers of the Working Classes, and of his liberality and benevolence as a Citizen
(East face)
A.D. 1866 and completed in the year 1867
(North face)
During Alderman Tait’s Second Mayoralty to Which office he was unanimously Elected
Erected 1867.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 52° 39.597′ N, 8° 37.64′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is on Pery Street near Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Pery St, Limerick, Munster, 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 World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: People's Park (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the People's Park / Fáilte go bPáirc an Phobail (about 120 meters away); Denis M. Leonard (about 180 meters away); Desmond O’Grady (about 180 meters away); Number 44 O’Connell Street (about 210 meters away); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation (about 210 meters away); Joseph O’Mara (about 240 meters away); Leamy’s School (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.
Also see . . .
1. Former Limerick Mayor Peter Tait was ‘a character in every sense of the word’ (Limerick Post).
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Tait’s Clock is what’s known as a testimonial clock, rather than a memorial clock, as it was raised in his lifetime. And this too has its own Peter twist. There was a subscription of £750 raised to build the clock. The clock cost £500 and the remaining £250 was, as Father Ted would say, “resting in his account”.(Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Tait clock recalls the sad times and successes of a Limerick entrepreneur. (Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
3. Tait's Monument, Baker Place, Limerick, Limerick (Buildings of Ireland).
Designed by William Edward Corbett with an acknowledgement to the design of Big Ben in London. It pays tribute to Alderman Peter Tait the Scottish entrepreneur who owned the nearby Tait factory, which supplied the British Empire with uniforms. Tait was also Mayor of Limerick between 1866-68. The 'ante-mortem' was paid for by public subscription. It stands 65 feet tall and the builder was John Connolly and cost £750.(Submitted on May 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Tait’s Clock - South Face
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Tait’s Clock - East Face
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
4. Tait’s Clock - North Face
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
5. Tait’s Clock
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
