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

Bishops Palace

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Bishops Palace Marker

Inscription. This house, an Episcopal Residence from 1661 to 1784, was restored by Limerick Civic Trust. Officially opened on 20th March 1990, by Alderman Gus O’Driscoll, Mayor of Limerick.

Erected 1990 by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1990.

Location. 52° 40.225′ N, 8° 37.511′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is on King's Island. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Castle 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 within walking distance of this

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marker: A different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (here, next to this marker); The Bard of Thomond (a few steps from this marker); The North Munster Masonic Centre (a few steps from this marker); The Bishop's Palace / Saint Munchin's Church (a few steps from this marker); Michael Hogan (within shouting distance of this marker); King John’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); St Munchin’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . .
1. Bishop's Palace, Church Street, Castle Street, Limerick (Buildings of Ireland).

This former bishop's palace forms a substantial classical composition within the historic King's Island. It is adjacent to the Norman King John's Castle, and abuts a row of terraced alms houses, and is close to the grounds of Saint Munchin's Church further north along narrow Church Street. A bishop's palace has been on this site since at least the seventeenth century and it is thought that parts of the earlier structure were incorporated, largely
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Bishops Palace
Bishops Palace, home of the Limerick Civic Trust.
at basement level, within the classical eighteenth-century structure. The proportions of the window openings, which decrease with each storey, achieve a symmetrical classical façade. Although while without a parapet normally associated with Palladian townhouses, a feature which can also be noted at John's Square, this building can be rated among the most important within Limerick City. It is also among the earliest examples of a formal classical composition within the city. The former bishop's palace is distinguished by limestone ashlar detailing such as the doorcase and eaves cornice on the front and side elevation. It is currently the headquarters of Limerick Civic Trust, who were responsible for the restoration of the building, which was formally re-opened on 20th March 1990.

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

2. Limerick Civic Trust. (Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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