Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
First Performance of Handel's Messiah
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1742.
Location. 53° 20.655′ N, 6° 16.176′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. Marker is on Fishamble Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the wall of the Contemporary Music Centre, in the former headquarters of Kennan & Sons, Ltd., about 0.2 miles northeast of Christ Church Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Fishamble Street, Dublin, Leinster 8, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of St Olave's Church / Láthair Eaglais Amhlaoibh (a few steps from this marker); James Clarence Mangan (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castle Hall (about 150 meters away); Veronica Guerin (about 240 meters away); Chris Reid Oral History Artwork Project (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Winifred's Well (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sergeant Stephen Kelly and Constable Patrick Keena (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Also see . . . George Frideric Handel. (Submitted on September 14, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,438 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.