Englishtown in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge Marker

Inscription. This bridge was erected by Limerick Civic Trust. It was officially opened by the Right Worshipful Cllr. Jack Bourke, Mayor of Limerick, on 21st March 1987.

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1987.

Location. 52° 40.025′ N, 8° 37.475′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Charlotte's Quay on Bridge Street. The footbridge is located between the Hunt Museum and the Potato Market. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Bridge 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: Mathew Bridge (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Sylvester O’Halloran (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchant’s Quay (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Cathedral (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Robert Graves (about 90 meters away); Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School (about 90 meters away); Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick (about 120 meters away); The Graveyard (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

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Sylvester O'Halloran (31 December 1728 – 11 August 1807) was an Irish surgeon with an abiding interest in Gaelic poetry and history. For most of his life he lived and practised in Limerick, and was later elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy (RIA).

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

2. O’Halloran footbridge recalls a Limerick surgeon and scholar (Patrick Comerford).

A large amount of money was spent in the late 20th century and early 21st century on redeveloping areas of Limerick and renovating many of the old buildings. When Arthurs Quay was renovated in the late 1980s,
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge Marker
The marker is located beneath the sign for the Potato Market. In 2026, the footbridge was closed to traffic.
a new walkway was placed along the waterfront and O’Halloran Bridge was built in 1987 as a link for the Hunt Museum and the Potato Market.

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

Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge, Limerick, Ireland image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge, Limerick, Ireland

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.