King's Island in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Villier’s Alms Houses

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Villier’s Alms Houses Marker

Inscription.
Designed by James Pain
Built in 1826 for Protestant widows. They were funded through bequests provided by Mrs. Hannah Villiers in her will.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 52° 40.268′ N, 8° 37.524′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is on King's Island. It can be reached from Church Street east of Island View Terrace, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on private property and inaccessible to the public, however, it may be seen from the public road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Church Street, 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

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within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Villier’s Alms Houses (a few steps from this marker); St Munchin’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bishop's Palace / Saint Munchin's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishops Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (about 90 meters away); The Bard of Thomond (about 90 meters away); The North Munster Masonic Centre (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Villiers Alms Houses, Church Street, Limerick.

This very fine and intact block of almshouses retains much of its original architectural character, despite the presence of uPVC windows. They were erected to the design of James Pain with George Richard Pain, for Protestant and Presbyterian widows. The project was funded by an endowment from the will of Mrs Hannah Villiers who also endowed the school and orphanage on Henry Street. The school opened in 1827. Historically there
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Villier’s Alms Houses
The marker is located beyond the fence, on private property.
is a prominence of almshouses in the Nicholas Street/Church Street area, which is further emphasised by the almshouses adjacent to the former Bishop's Palace, located further north along Church Street.

(Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. green plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Villier’s Alms Houses Marker

Secondary markers discourage trespassers, and read:
Villiers Square
Founded 1826
Sheltered housing for elderly people

Enquiries to the Superintendent

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 8 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.