Thomond Gate in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Sóivéid Luimní
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Limerick Soviet
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Sóivéid Luimní / Limerick Soviet Marker
Bhí barracáid mhíleata ag arm na Breataine ar Dhroichead Thuamhain le linn Stailc Ghinearálta stairiúil Aibreán 1919, ar a dtugtar go coitianta Sóivéid Luimní.
Thomond bridge was the location of a British military barricade during the historic general strike of April 1919, popularly known as the Limerick Soviet
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1919.
Location. 52° 40.207′ N, 8° 37.694′ W. Marker is unreadable. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Thomond Gate. It is at the intersection of Thomondgate and High Road, on the left when traveling east on Thomondgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Thomondgate, Limerick, Munster V94 HK74, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Second Siege of Limerick (a few steps from this marker); Bryan Whelan and T.J. O’Herlihy (a few steps from this marker); The Treaty Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Toll House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thomond Bridge (about 120 meters away); The North Munster Masonic Centre (about 180 meters away); The Bard of Thomond (about 210 meters away); St Munchin’s Church (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.
Also see . . . Reminders of the Limerick Soviet on the centenary of the Russian revolution (Patrick Comerford).
The Limerick Soviet was a self-declared Soviet that existed for almost two weeks, from 15 to 27 April 1919 in Limerick. At the beginning of the Irish War of Independence, the Limerick Trades and Labour Council organised by a general strike as a protest against the army’s declaration of a ‘Special Military Area’ under the Defence of the Realm Act.(Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Sóivéid Luimní / Limerick Soviet Marker
The mostly illegible marker, as of 2026, is affixed to a closed pub.
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 15 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.
