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

Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School

— Medieval Limerick… on King’s Island —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School Marker

Inscription. It is thought that the original building constructed in 1640 was built on the site of a 13th century Augustinian Abbey. The present structure was completed in 1765 at a cost of £700. Named after Gerard Griffin novelist, poet and later Christian Brother, who purchased it in 1845. It opened as a Christian Brother’s school in 1846.

(Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 52° 40.05′ N, 8° 37.395′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It is on Bridge Street west of Nicholas Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Bridge 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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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Merchant’s Quay (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick (a few steps from this marker); The Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Willow Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); Sylvester O’Halloran (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Graves (within shouting distance of this marker); Katie (Cis) Smyth (within shouting distance of this marker); Maidenhair Fern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Gerald Griffin Memorial Schools, Bridge Street, Court House Lane, Limerick (Buildings of Ireland).

This former Christian Brothers School was built originally as a courthouse, as the nomenclature lane to the north, Court House Lane, testifies. The original architect is unknown. It is a fine classical building, which is somewhat incongruous with its association with the Christian Brothers, whose schools and buildings were generally more aesthetically ascetic and functional. The work carried out
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Old City Court House & Gerald Griffin Memorial School Marker
The marker is located near the gated entrance to the building.
between 1906-8 was designed by Joseph O'Malley and the contractors were Kennedy & Son, Limerick. This former City Courthouse and Christian Brothers School is a fitting backdrop to the entrance to Saint Mary's Cathedral and the former Exchange across the road.

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

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 12 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.