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

Leamy’s School

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Leamy’s School Marker

Inscription. This school was built in 1843 from proceeds of a trust set up by William Leamy. The school was closed in 1952. Frank McCourt was a pupil here.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 52° 39.531′ N, 8° 37.835′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is on Upper Hartstonge Street east of Little Barrington Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Upper Hartstonge 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: Joseph O’Mara (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Private James O’Rourke (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hartstonges (within shouting distance of this marker); The Georgian House and Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Limerick Grand Prix (about 90 meters away); John Daly & Edward Daly / Seán Ó Dálaigh agus Éamonn Ó Dálaigh (about 90 meters away); The Barrington Family (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . .
1. Leamy House, a unique Tudor Gothic building in the heart of Limerick (Patrick Comerford).

The Leamy Free Schools were established under a trust set up in the will of William Leamy, who left £13,000 for the education of the children of the poor in Limerick. Leamy spent his life on the high seas, and may have made his fortune through dabbling in piracy before he died in Madeira...This imposing building in the Tudor Revival style was designed by the architect William Atkins and built by Joseph Fogerty of Henry Street, Limerick. It has an elaborate façade and retains many of its original features, inside and out, that make it stand
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Leamy’s School Marker
The marker is located next to the entrance to the Leamy House.
out from the other terraced buildings on this street, which are predominantly Georgian.

(Submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. ‘It breaks my heart’ to have to close Frank McCourt museum (Irish Examiner).

A museum dedicated to the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, housed in his former school in the heart of Limerick city, is set to close next month. The Frank McCourt Museum, based at the former Leamy School on Hartstonge St, will host its last public event tomorrow before it shuts its doors permanently in October.

(Submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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Frank McCourt image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Frank McCourt

A bust of Frank McCourt is found on the grounds of the Leamy House. The location is the former site of the Frank McCourt Museum.

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 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.