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° 40.154′ N, 8° 37.44′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is on Nicholas Street north of Newgate Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13/14 Nicholas St, Limerick, Munster V94 D9V6, 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

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walking distance of this marker: The Corporation Alms House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Nicholas Street (within shouting distance of this marker); King John’s Castle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Michael Hogan (about 120 meters away); United Nations Peace Garden (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The United Nations Peace Garden (about 120 meters away); The West Door (about 120 meters away); The Barrington Vault (about 120 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).

According to the local historian and antiquarian, Thomas Johnson Westropp (1860-1922), Saint Nicholas’s Church ‘was in good repair in 1615.’ The church was apparently ‘destroyed’ during the sieges of Limerick, in either 1642 or 1651. No traces of this church exist, although local lore says it stood on the site of the former Thomond Cinema, now housing a business known as Stix – I wondered whether this was an abbreviation of Saint Nick’s or Saint Nicholas.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Nicholas Street Marker

The marker is located on the building known as Cinema Café, formerly known as Stix. An identical marker is located at the end of the street.

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

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 16 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.