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

Nicholas Street

— Medieval Limerick… on King’s Island —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Nicholas Street Marker

Inscription. Originally known as Main Street in Medieval times. The street is now named after St. Nicholas of Myra, better known as Santa Claus. In times past the local parish church of St. Nicholas stood on the site now occupied by a local business called Styx. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 52° 40.186′ N, 8° 37.458′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is at the intersection of Nicholas Street and Convent Street, on the left when traveling south on Nicholas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Nicholas 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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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Corporation Alms House (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Hogan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Nicholas Street (within shouting distance of this marker); King John’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bishop’s Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (about 90 meters away); The Bard of Thomond (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Bishops Palace (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . A stroll along Nicholas Street in the heart of mediaeval Limerick (Patrick Comerford).

Nicholas Street was the principal street in the heart of the walled city and it dates back to the foundations of Limerick. The street, with its proximity to the quays, King John’s Castle and Saint Mary’s Cathedral made it the centre of civic life in mediaeval Limerick.

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

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Nicholas Street Marker

The marker is located at the corner of Nicholas Street and Convent Street. An identical marker is located mid-street.

Nicholas Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Nicholas Street

A view of Nicholas Street, once the main street of medieval Limerick.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 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.