Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Dockers Monument
Leacht na nDugairí
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
1. Leacht na nDugairí / Dockers Monument Marker
Leacht na nDugairí
Rinne Méara Luimnigh, Kevin Kiely nochtadh oifigiúil air ar an Aoine an 18ú Meitheamh 2010 le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar chion tairbhe na nDugairí i Luimneach.
I láthair bhí:
Cathaoirleach Choiste an Leachta, an Clr. Jim Long, Bainisteoir Cathrach, Tom Mackey. An Dealbhóir, Michael Duhan.
Rinne Comhairle Cathrach Luimnigh coimisiún ú ar an dealbh seo agus é cistithe ag an Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais Áitiúil faoi Chéatadán Scéime Príomhdhraenála Luimnigh don Ealaín.
Dockers Monument
Officially unveiled by Kevin Kiely, Mayor of Limerick on Friday 18th June 2010 to celebrate the contribution of the Dock Labourers in Limerick.
In the presence of:
Monument Committee Chairman, Cllr. Jim Long, City Manager, Mr. Tom Mackey, and Sculptor, Michael Duhan.
This sculpture was commissioned by Limerick City Council and funded by The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government under the Limerick Main Drainage Percent for Art Scheme.
Erected 2010 by Limerick City Council.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 52° 39.766′ N, 8° 37.885′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It can be reached from the intersection of Howley's Quay and Lower Cecil Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Howley's Quay, Limerick, Munster V94 FPY8, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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: Terry Wogan (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Number 44 O’Connell Street (about 210 meters away); Desmond O’Grady (about 240 meters away); St. Augustine's Church (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Richard Harris in Gladiator (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Richard Harris playing King Arthur in Camelot
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
2. Leacht na nDugairí / Dockers Monument
A monument dedicated to Limerick's dock workers. 2010 bronze sculptures by Michael Duhan, a Limerick native whose father was a docker.
Also see . . .
1. Forgotten: The Limerick Dock Strike of 1913 (Liam Hogan).
Yet the first notable industrial dispute in Ireland in 1913 occurred in Limerick City. The dispute, which led to several weeks of strike action, was between the dock labourers and their employer, the Limerick Steamship Company.(Submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Paddy clocks in for opening of Dockers Monument (Limerick Post, June 17, 2010).
“It was a hive of activity in my time – goods of all kinds – timber, coal, slack, fertiliser, tea, wool, jute bags of glue, going in and out of the port, as well as boats from all over the world berthing there. There was Ranks Mills, which had its own ships, McMahon’s Timber Yard and the Wire Factory”.(Submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026
3. Dockers Monument
A nearly illegible plaque on the ground contains the same text as read in the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
