Englishtown in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The West Door
| — | St. Mary’s Cathedral | — |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. The West Door Marker
Composed of five arches or ‘registers’, supported on engaged columns with capitals of interlaced designs, the second register is adorned with grotesque heads alternating with stylised flowers, while the fourth register has chevron ornamentation, these treatments being typical of Hiberno-Romanesque architecture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 52° 40.086′ N, 8° 37.433′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It can be reached from Bridge Street west of Nicholas Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the grounds of St. Mary's Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bridge Street, Limerick, Munster V94 E068, 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: The United Nations Peace Garden (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named United Nations Peace Garden (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Katie (Cis) Smyth (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sexten Family Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Maidenhair Fern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barrington Vault (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick. (Submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. The West Door with Noreen Ellerker (YouTube).
In this clip Noreen tells us about the Great West Door, probably the most photographed door in Munster.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. The West Door Marker
The path to the West Door. The marker can be seen affixed to the cathedral.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. The West Door
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
4. The West Door Marker
The view from the marker towards the West Door.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
