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

The Corporation Alms House

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The Corporation Alms House Marker

Inscription. Known as the “Forty Shilling Almshouse”.

Built in the 17th century.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 52° 40.168′ N, 8° 37.478′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Nicholas Street and Crosbie Row, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nicholas Street (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Nicholas Street (within shouting distance of this marker);

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King John’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Hogan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bard of Thomond (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bishop’s Palace (about 90 meters away); The North Munster Masonic Centre (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The Bishop’s Palace (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . The Story of the Widows Alms Houses off Nicholas Street (Sharon Slater).

Despite the common belief that the Widows Alms Houses off Nicholas Street were erected in 1691, they were in fact built much later. The myth probably arose from the following inscription that was on the gable of the buildings “Corporation Widows Alms Houses A.D. 1691”. (Although a Corporation Alms House did exist from 1691, it was not at this location)

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

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The Widows Alms Houses image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. The Widows Alms Houses

The marker is located on a row of houses known today as the Widows Alms Houses.

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