Englishtown in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Katie (Cis) Smyth
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Katie (Cis) Smyth Marker
The kiss of the sun for pardon
The song of the bird for mirth
One is nearer God’s heart in a garden
Than any place else on earth
In fond memory of
Katie (Cis) Smyth 1897–1995
who as a labour of great love for this cathedral at the age of 97 yrs still tended this flower bed having done so for more than fifty yrs
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 52° 40.076′ N, 8° 37.411′ 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: 9 Bridge Street, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary’s Cathedral (here, next 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 . . . Outside Saint Mary’s Cathedral (Facebook) (St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick).
These words honour Katie (Cis) Smyth, who, out of a labour of great love, cared for the Cathedral’s flower beds for over fifty years. Even at 97 years of age, she could be found tending the blooms that brought colour and life to our grounds.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Katie (Cis) Smyth Marker
The marker above the flowerbed tended by Katie Smyth for half a century.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Katie (Cis) Smyth Marker
The dedication is adjacent to a walking tour marker affixed to the wall of the cathedral.
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 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
