Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Limerick Grand Prix
“Round The Houses”
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. The Limerick Grand Prix Marker
Motor Races
1935 Winner Luis Fontes
1936 Winner Andrew Hutchinson
1938 Winner J.D. McClure
• The Duke of Grafton died after crashing his Bugatti on the first lap in 1936.
• Scrutineering was held here in Pery Square.
• This plaque was erected by the Limerick Classic and Vintage Car Club on 04/09/2011.
Erected 2011 by Limerick Classic and Vintage Car Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 52° 39.49′ N, 8° 37.789′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is at the intersection of Pery Square and Barrington Street, on the left when traveling north on Pery Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Pery Square, Limerick, Munster V94 HF53, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Georgian House and Garden (here, next to this marker); Private James O’Rourke (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barrington Family (within shouting distance of this marker); John Daly & Edward Daly / Seán Ó Dálaigh agus Éamonn Ó Dálaigh (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph O’Mara (within shouting distance of this marker); Leamy’s School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Star for Connie (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.
Also see . . .
1. John FitzRoy, 9th Duke of Grafton (Wikipedia).
John Charles William FitzRoy, 9th Duke of Grafton (1 August 1914 – 4 August 1936), was a British peer, politician, and race car driver, styled The Honourable John FitzRoy from 1914 to 1918 and Viscount Ipswich from 1918–1930. He inherited the dukedom at age 15, but died of severe burns following a crash in a motor race, aged 22.(Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. "Round The Houses" (1935) (YouTube).
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. The Limerick Grand Prix Marker
The marker is located to the left of the door of The People's Museum of Limerick.
3. The Grand Prix Races of the 1930s in Limerick. (Limerick's Life).
The 1930s saw Limerick city centre filled with high speed cars from all over the world as it opened its streets to a series of Grand Prix races. The Limerick Grand Prix Races ran on the streets of Limerick, Ireland, between 1935–1938 (except 1937).(Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
