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

The Barrington Family

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The Barrington Family Marker

Inscription. The street was named after this family who made a major contribution to the development of Limerick.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 52° 39.478′ N, 8° 37.813′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is at the intersection of Barrington Street and Pery Square, on the left when traveling west on Barrington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Barrington Street, 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: John Daly & Edward Daly / Seán Ó Dálaigh agus Éamonn Ó Dálaigh (a few steps

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from this marker); The Limerick Grand Prix (within shouting distance of this marker); The Georgian House and Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Private James O’Rourke (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joseph O’Mara (about 90 meters away); Leamy’s School (about 90 meters away); A Star for Connie (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Barrington of Glenstal Castle, baronets.

This family were established in Limerick as clockmakers and later copper founders and pewterers by 1691...The Barrington family were liberal landlords (Sir Matthew was a friend of Daniel O'Connell) and were noted for their efforts to provide employment and reduce or cancel rents during the famine years. Although they seem to have been generally popular in the Limerick area, tragedy struck in 1921 when Sir Charles only daughter, Winifred, was killed with a local police inspector in an IRA ambush close to Glenstal: he was the target, she was 'collateral damage' in the chilling modern phrase.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. The Barrington Family Marker

The marker is located next to the door of 11 Barrington Street in Limerick.

(Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. green plaque

Barrington Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Barrington Street

A street sign for Barrington St./Sr. O’Bearain

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.