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

Sarsfield Bridge

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Sarsfield Bridge Marker

Inscription.
By authority of Parliament and through liberal grants from the Grand Juries of Limerick and Clare
Alderman Jerome Counihan J.P.
Mayor of Limerick 1882–1883
was enabled to declare this bridge free of toll on Easter Monday 26 March 1883
William Boyd J.P. High Sheriff
Alfred G. Wallace Sol. Town Clerk

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1883.

Location. 52° 39.928′ N, 8° 37.814′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Stonetown. It is on Sarsfield Street south of Clancy's Strand, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Sarsfield 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

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this marker: Cuimhneachán 1916 / The 1916 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cuimhneachán 1916 / The 1916 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry Wogan (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arthur’s Quay Park (about 210 meters away); Richard Harris in Gladiator (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Richard Harris in The Field (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Richard Harris playing King Arthur in Camelot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Richard Harris in This Sporting Life (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick (Buildings of Ireland).

The foundation stone was laid on the 25th October 1824 and the bridge was opened 5th August 1835, with a cost of £89,061. The design of the bridge is based on Pont Neuilly in Paris. Each span reaches 70 feet, with each arch rising to a height of 8 feet 6 inches. The contractor was Clements and Son. The existing metal swivel bridge, manufactured by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Co. of Darlington, replaces an earlier nineteenth-century twin-leafed
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Sarsfield Bridge
A view from Sarsfield Bridge. The parapet containing the marker is on the right of the photo.
swivel bridge manufactured by Forrester & Co. Liverpool. This fine bridge contributes to an outstanding view which includes the Shannon Rowing Club, and in the distance the Court House, Saint Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle...Its name was changed to Sarsfield Bridge in 1882.

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

European Architectural Heritage Year Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. European Architectural Heritage Year Marker

1975
European Architectural Heritage Year
Parapets Reconstructed
Alderman Patrick Kennedy
Mayor
James Tully T.D.
Minister for Local Government

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 52 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.