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

Maurice Lenihan

1811–1895

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

1. Maurice Lenihan Marker

Inscription. Journalist, historian, and former Mayor of Limerick. Author of the monumental History of Limerick lived in this house.

Erected by Limerick Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 52° 39.929′ N, 8° 37.473′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It is on Patrick Street east of Ellen Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Patrick 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 this marker: Catherine Hayes (a few steps from this marker); Mathew Bridge (about 150 meters away, measured in

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a direct line); St. Michael's Catholic Church (about 180 meters away); Sylvester O’Halloran Bridge (about 180 meters away); Arthur’s Quay Park (about 180 meters away); Robert Graves (about 210 meters away); Merchant’s Quay (about 210 meters away); Sylvester O’Halloran (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Lenihan, Maurice (Liam Irwin, Dictionary of Irish Biography).

Lenihan, Maurice (1811–95)...played a distinguished role in Limerick local politics, serving on the municipal council continuously from 1863 till his retirement in 1887, and was mayor in 1884. He took a prominent part also in national political debates and controversies of the period. He was a moderate constitutional nationalist, strongly influenced in his youth by Daniel O'Connell, though he later defended Fenian prisoners. In the 1830s he supported the abolition of tithes, and campaigned in the 1860s for the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland.

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

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

2. Maurice Lenihan Marker

As of 2026, the housing containing the marker is under construction. This marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.