King's Island in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Michael Hogan
The Bard of Thomond
| — | 1826 – 1899 | — |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Michael Hogan Marker
The Bard of Thomond
1826 – 1899
Statue erected by Peter James Hogan in memory of his father Peter John Hogan of 47 Mary Street, Limerick City, cousin to the Bard, wounded by sniper’s bullet during the Irish Revolution from British rule during 1916 – 1922, while in the military service to his country in the Irish Republican Army
The descendants of the carpenter and coach building family of Hogans (1820 – 1970) of No. 2 Carr Street rejoice in honouring
Sculpture by Jim Connolly – 2005
(East face)
“I was the funniest idle fool
That ever graced
a Christian school
I never learned
a common rule in any book
For I, like every headstrong mule,
My own way took.”
M. Hogan.
(North face)
The Lays and Legends
of Thomond
(West face)
Unveiled by
Mayor Diarmuid Scully in the company of
“The Friends of the Bard”
Maureen Sparling • John Gilligan • Billy Hogan • Michael Toomey
On November 26th, 2005.
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 52° 40.209′ N, 8° 37.496′ W.
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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: King John’s Castle (a few steps from this marker); The Bishop’s Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bard of Thomond (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bishops Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The North Munster Masonic Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bishop's Palace / Saint Munchin's Church
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Michael Hogan Statue
A statue of Michael Hogan, "The Bard of Thomond," stands on King's Island in Limerick.
Also see . . . Michael Hogan (poet) (Wikipedia).
Hogan's first published works appeared in the Anglo-Celt, then in the Irishman, the Nation, the Munster News, and the Limerick Leader. His first volume of works, Lays and Legends of Thomond, was published in Limerick in 1861. A larger edition, under the same name, was published in Dublin in 1867. He then embarked on issuing a series of satirical publications which lampooned prominent figures in the city. They achieved an enormous circulation and caused a great sensation at the time. He continued publishing similar matter until a new version of his Lays and Legends was published in Dublin in 1880. In 1886, he went to the United States, where he stayed for three years.(Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Michael Hogan Statue
A quotation from Michael Hogan is included on the statue.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
4. Michael Hogan Relief
Across from the statue, at the Bishop's Palace, a relief of Michael Hogan is carved into the building's wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
