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

Bryan Whelan and T.J. O’Herlihy

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Bryan Whelan and T.J. O’Herlihy Marker

Inscription.
This plaque is erected to the memories of
Bryan Whelan
and
T.J. O’Herlihy
who died tragically while working on Thomond Bridge on 29th August 2015.

May they rest in peace.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 2015.

Location. 52° 40.196′ N, 8° 37.689′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Thomond Gate. It is at the intersection of Clancy's Strand and Thomond Bridge, on the left when traveling south on Clancy's Strand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Clancy's Strand, Limerick, Munster V94 D1WP, 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: Second Siege of Limerick (here, next to this marker);

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Sóivéid Luimní / Limerick Soviet (a few steps from this marker); The Treaty Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Toll House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thomond Bridge (about 120 meters away); The North Munster Masonic Centre (about 180 meters away); The Bard of Thomond (about 210 meters away); King John’s Castle (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Candlelit Vigil for men killed at Thomond Bridge (Richard Lynch, I Love Limerick, Sept. 1, 2015).

A candlelit vigil is to take place at Thomond Bridge this coming Saturday September 5 in memory of 36 year old TJ Herlihy, from Castleisland, and 29-year-old Bryan Whelan from O’Brien’s Bridge. Both men drowned when the cage like structure they were working in, which was suspended from the bridge, snapped free from its cable and plunged into the water. The men were unable to free themselves, while a third man, 36 year old Paul Murphy from Askeaton, freed his harness and escaped.

(Submitted on May 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Bryan Whelan and T.J. O’Herlihy Marker

The marker overlooks the bridge from which the two stonemasons lost their lives.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.