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

The Hartstonges

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The Hartstonges Marker

Inscription. The street is dedicated to the memory of Sir Harry (d. 1844) and Lady Hartstonge who were eminent benefactors to the city. They lived on this street.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 52° 39.553′ N, 8° 37.88′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is at the intersection of Upper Hartstonge Street and Little Barrington Street, on the left when traveling west on Upper Hartstonge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Leamy House Upper Hartstonge St, Limerick, Munster V94 CH9E, 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

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marker: Leamy’s School (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph O’Mara (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation (about 120 meters away); Private James O’Rourke (about 120 meters away); John Daly & Edward Daly / Seán Ó Dálaigh agus Éamonn Ó Dálaigh (about 150 meters away); The Georgian House and Garden (about 150 meters away); The Limerick Grand Prix (about 150 meters away); The Barrington Family (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . .
1. Sir Henry Hartstonge, 3rd Baronet (Wikipedia).

Sir Henry Hartstonge, 3rd Baronet (c. 1725 – 1797) was an Anglo-Irish politician and landowner who sat in the Irish House of Commons as member for County Limerick. He was a close political associate of his influential brother-in-law Edmund Pery, 1st Viscount Pery. He gave his name to Hartstonge Street, Limerick...He was said to be incapable of making a speech in public, so that his brother-in-law Edmund, who was Speaker of the Irish House of Commons for many years, would simply ignore his demands to address the House, despite his regular
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. The Hartstonges Marker
The plaque is located at the corner of Hartstonge St and Little Barrington St.
cry "Damn it, Edmund, I will speak!"

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

2. Lucy Hartstonge (Wikipedia).

Lucy Hartstonge (born Lucy Pery) was an Irish heiress and philanthropist who founded the first fever hospital in Ireland (located in the city of Limerick), in the late 18th century.

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

Additional keywords. green plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. The Hartstonges Marker

The view from the plaque. The street is named for the Hartstonges.

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 9 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.