Englishtown in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral
A close-up of the historical information included on this sign.
St Mary’s Cathedral has stood at the heart of Limerick for nine centuries. It is on the site of a one-time Viking Parliament and a later Royal Palace of the Kings of Munster.
It was founded in 1168 by King Dónal Mór O’Brien (d.c.1194), King of Thomond. Indeed, for long, local belief held that the fine surviving Romanesque west door was constructed of stones from the Royal Palace of Ulster seized in battle by the victorious O’Briens.
Various memorials to the O’Briens are found throughout the Cathedral along with other treasures including a Pre-Reformation Altar stone, the richly and imaginatively carved misericordiae (under seat carvings) of the choir stalls, a ‘leper’s squint’ window and many other memorial stones and later colourful stained-glass.
Founded 1168
Saint Mary’s Cathedral
Limerick
Welcome to the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Limerick
Church of Ireland • Part of the worldwide Anglican Communion
The Principal Church of the Diocese of Limerick
Sunday Worship
11:15am: Choral Eucharist (1st & 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Reception after on the 3rd Sunday
11:15am: Morning Prayer (2nd & 4th Sunday)
7:30pm: Compline, a short service for adults
(for specific dates, see the Rosemary)
Our doors are open to all, for worship and quiet contemplation.
The Cathedral & Crypt is Open Daily
for walks, activities & heritage significance
Contact the Office: (061) 310293 • [email protected]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1168.
Location. 52° 40.063′ N, 8° 37.401′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is on 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
this page online
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 Graveyard (here, next to this marker); Willow Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School (a few steps from this marker); Katie (Cis) Smyth (within shouting distance of this marker); Maidenhair Fern (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sexten Family Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchant’s Quay (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 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Saint Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral, with the welcome sign in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 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 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
