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

Welcome to the People's Park
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Fáilte go bPáirc an Phobail

 
 
Welcome to the People's Park / Fáilte go bPáirc an Phobail Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Welcome to the People's Park / Fáilte go bPáirc an Phobail Marker
Inscription.   [English:]
Welcome to
The People’s Park

Opened in 1877 as a green space for the people of Limerick.

[Gaeilge:]
Fáilte go bPáirc an Phobail

Oscailte i 1877 mar spáis glas ar son phobail Luimní.
 
Erected by Limerick City & County Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
 
Location. 52° 39.538′ N, 8° 37.686′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It can be reached from the intersection of Pery Square and Upper Mallow Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Pery Square, 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 (a few steps from
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this marker); Denis M. Leonard (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tait’s Clock (about 120 meters away); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation (about 120 meters away); The Georgian House and Garden (about 150 meters away); Joseph O’Mara (about 150 meters away); The Limerick Grand Prix (about 150 meters away); Private James O’Rourke (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.
 
Welcome to the People's Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Welcome to the People's Park Marker
The marker is located near the Pery Gate entrance to the park.
Richard Russell Drinking Fountain image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Richard Russell Drinking Fountain
The fountain that is pictured on the plaque was built in 1877 and dedicated to Richard Russell by the employees of his mill.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 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 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Oct. 15, 2026