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

Merchant’s Quay

— Medieval Limerick… on King’s Island —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Merchant’s Quay Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the Long Dock, the supposed landing place of the Vikings. Originally known as the Great Quay it was first constructed in 1500. In the 1680’s the entrance was 100ft wide and protected by two towers while the wall was 600ft long.

(Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1500.

Location. 52° 40.047′ N, 8° 37.414′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is at the intersection of Merchant's Quay and Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south on Merchant's Quay. 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Sylvester O’Halloran (a few steps from this marker); Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick (within shouting distance of this marker); The Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Graves (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Merchant’s Quay Marker

The marker is located along Merchant's Quay towards Bridge Street.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Merchant’s Quay Marker

A view of Merchant's Quay. As of 2026, the next several stops of the tour are inaccessible due to floodwall construction.

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 10 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.