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

Sylvester O’Halloran

1728–1807

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Sylvester O’Halloran Marker

Inscription. Pioneering eye surgeon, historian, antiquarian. Died in a house located in this vicinity.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 52° 40.051′ N, 8° 37.425′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is on Merchant's Quay north of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Merchant's Quay, 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: Merchant’s Quay (a few steps from this marker); Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Willow Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); Katie (Cis) Smyth (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Maidenhair Fern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Sylvester O'Halloran (Wikipedia).

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 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Sylvester O’Halloran Marker

The marker is located along Merchant's Quay. St. Mary's Cathedral can be seen in the distance.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Sylvester O’Halloran Marker

The view from the marker towards Bridge Street.

Sylvester O’Halloran image. Click for full size.

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4. Sylvester O’Halloran

Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

5. Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge

This nearby footbridge is also named for Sylvester O'Halloran.

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, 4, 5. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.