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

St. Mary’s Cathedral

— Medieval Limerick… on King’s Island —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. St. Mary’s Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Commissioned by Domhnall Mor O’Brien c.1168. The cathedral is the oldest building still used for its intended purpose. Without doubt this is one of the most important medieval buildings in the country.

(Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1168.

Location. 52° 40.076′ N, 8° 37.412′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Bridge St, Limerick, Munster V94 AKN3, 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: Katie (Cis) Smyth (here, next

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to this marker); Maidenhair Fern (here, next to this marker); The Sexten Family Vault (here, next to this marker); The Barrington Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); The Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Door (within shouting distance of this marker); Willow Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Our History (St. Mary's Cathedral). (Submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. St. Mary’s Cathedral Marker

The marker is affixed to one of the cathedral's exterior walls.

St. Mary’s Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lawrence, Publisher, Dublin, circa 1915

4. St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 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 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on May 27, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.