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

The Treaty Stone

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The Treaty Stone Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Main Plaque)
The Treaty of Limerick
Signed
A.D. 1691

(Mayoral Plaque)
This pedestal was erected May 1865. John Rickard Tinsley, Mayor.

(Side inscription, Latin)
Urbs antiqua fuit studiisque asperrima belli
[English Translation]
An ancient city well-versed in the arts of war.

(Plaque on Ground)
Treaty Stone moved to this location 1990 Ald. Gus O'Driscoll Mayor of Limerick

Erected 1865 by The City of Limerick.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Peace • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1691.

Location. 52° 40.179′ N, 8° 37.685′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Deanery Land. It is at the intersection of Clancy's Strand and Castleview Gardens, on the left when traveling south on Clancy's Strand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Clancy's Strand, Limerick, Munster V94 C8HE, 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,

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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: Bryan Whelan and T.J. O’Herlihy (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Siege of Limerick (within shouting distance of this marker); Sóivéid Luimní / Limerick Soviet (within shouting distance of this marker); The Toll House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thomond Bridge (about 150 meters away); The North Munster Masonic Centre (about 180 meters away); King John’s Castle (about 210 meters away); The Bard of Thomond (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . The Treaty Stone, Clancy's Strand, Limerick.

The Treaty Stone occupies a prominent position at Thomond Bridge, and across the river from Saint John's Castle and is one of Limerick City's most famous monuments. The pedestal was reputedly designed by William Edward Corbett (1824-1904). It was regarded traditionally as the writing table on which The Treaty of
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. The Treaty Stone
The Treaty Stone is one of Limerick's most prominent treasures.
Limerick, 3rd October 1691, was signed...The Treaty of Limerick ended the Williamite war in Ireland between the Jacobites and the supporters of William of Orange.

(Submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. The Treaty Stone Marker

The reverse side of the pedestal.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

4. The Treaty Stone Marker

A crest on the side of the marker. The passage is taken from Virgil's Aeneid.

The Treaty Stone (postcard view in its previous location) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by W. Lawrence, Publishers, circa 1930

5. The Treaty Stone (postcard view in its previous location)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 5. submitted on May 27, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.