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

The North Munster Masonic Centre

— Medieval Limerick… on King’s Island —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The North Munster Masonic Centre Marker

Inscription. The Freemasons have been in Limerick since the first lodge was founded in 1732. This building, now under restoration, is the first building in the city to be owned by the Freemasons. The building when completed will house a museum, a library, will be open to the public and available for local community use.
(Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

Location. 52° 40.219′ N, 8° 37.523′ 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 left when traveling east on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bard of Thomond (a few steps from this marker); The Bishop’s Palace (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bishops Palace (a few steps from this marker); King John’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Hogan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bishop's Palace / Saint Munchin's Church (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 . . . The Masonic Centre (Discover Limerick).

One of the artefacts that takes pride of place in our private museum is a replica of an ancient brass square, known as the “Baal’s Bridge Square”. This was recovered from the foundations of Baal’s Bridge in Limerick when the bridge was being rebuilt in 1830. It is inscribed “I will strive to live with Love and Care Upon the Level by the Square” and bears the date, 1507. This Square is reputed to be one of the oldest Masonic items
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. The North Munster Masonic Centre Marker
The marker is affixed to the entrance gates of the center.
found in the world.

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

The North Munster Masonic Centre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. The North Munster Masonic Centre

A view of the center from its gate. The stone reads:
This stone was laid by R.W. Bro. Geoffrey G. Ashton, Provincial Grand Master of the Masonic Province of North Munster, under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland, on 10th June 1999.

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 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.