Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

St. Michael's Catholic Church

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. St. Michael's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. To the honour and glory of God under the invocation of St. Michael Archangel this church was rebuilt A.D. 1881 except part of nave and transepts.

His Holiness Leo XIII, Sovereign Pontiff
The Most Rev. George Butler D.D., Lord Bishop of Limerick
The Rev. Cornelius Conway, Administrator
Jerome Counihan Esq. J.P., Mayor 1882
Martin Morris Esq., Architect

Erected 1882.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 52° 39.837′ N, 8° 37.457′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is on Denmark Street north of Chapel Street, on the left when traveling south. The plaque is on church grounds and cannot be accessed while the church is closed. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Denmark St, 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,

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on one of the British Isles,

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Catherine Hayes (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maurice Lenihan (about 180 meters away); Richard Harris in The Field (about 240 meters away); Richard Harris in This Sporting Life (about 240 meters away); Richard Harris playing King Arthur in Camelot (about 240 meters away); Richard Harris in Gladiator (about 240 meters away); St. Augustine's Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Arthur’s Quay Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . .
1. Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Denmark Street, Robert Street, Limerick.

This fine Italianate church, with Romanesque architectural features, was designed by the architect Martin Morris. As a place of worship and a feature within the streetscape, this is a significant structure adding a religious element to a largely commercial and retail district. The parish of Saint Michael's is one of the five original parishes of Limerick City. Saint Michael's
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. St. Michael's Catholic Church Marker
The inscription is located on the Denmark Street face of the church.
was a joint parish of Saint John's until 1704 when Father Murtagh O'Hehir became the first parish priest of the new parish.

(Submitted on May 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. St. Michael's Parish (Diocese of Limerick). (Submitted on May 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

View of facade from Chapel St image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Murphy, May 26, 2011

3. View of facade from Chapel St

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.