Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation Marker
Limerick Council of Trade Unions — 28th April 2019
Erected 2019 by Limerick Council of Trade Unions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1919.
Location. 52° 39.521′ N, 8° 37.797′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is on Upper Hartstonge Street south of Pery Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Upper Hartstonge Street, Limerick, Munster V94 A7NN, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joseph O’Mara (a few steps from this marker); Private James O’Rourke (within shouting distance of this marker); Leamy’s School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Georgian House and Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Limerick Grand Prix (within shouting distance of this marker); John Daly & Edward Daly / Seán Ó Dálaigh agus Éamonn Ó Dálaigh (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Barrington Family (about 90 meters away); The Hartstonges (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.
Also see . . . The Limerick Soviet 1919, by John Lonergan.
The Limerick Soviet was the first and only self-declared soviet in Ireland or Britain, existing from 14to 27 April 1919. It resulted from a strike declared by the Limerick United Trades and Labour Council, protesting against the proclamation of the city as a ‘special military area’ under the Defence of the Realm Act.(Submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation Marker
The plaque is located next to the door of the Mechanics Institute. This building was the headquarters of the strike committee.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
