Duleek in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument

and Memorial Garden

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1. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument

Inscription.

Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument. and Memorial Garden. The Memorial Garden is named after Vol. Joe Coombes, Platin Road. Vol. Noel Gallagher, Mountfield, Co. Tyrone Vol. Harry McCormick, Prioryland, Duleek and is in memory of all those who dedicated their lives to and for the cause of Irish freedom. This monument was unveiled by Paddy Sheils (Snr), Garballagh and Jimmy Lynch, Kentstown, The Memorial Garden Was Officially Opened On 15th June 2008 By Ex-Portlaoise Hungerstriker Dessie Ellis, Finglas, “The sacrifice of our patriot dead and the determination of our people will secure Irelands freedom” T.P Lynch, Republican Hunger Strikers 1917 - 1981, Vol. Thomas Ashe 1917 Vol. Michael Fitzgerald 1920 Vol. Terence Mac Swiney 1920 Vol. Joseph Whitty 1923 Vol. Joseph Murphy 1923 Vol. Denis Barry 1923 Vol. Andrew Sullivan 1923 Vol. Tony D'Arcy 1940 Vol. Sean Mac Neela 1940 Vol. Sean McCaughey 1946 Vol. Michael Gaughan 1974 Vol. Francis Stagg 1976 Vol. Bobby Sands 1981 Vol. Francis Hughes 1981 Vol. Raymond McCreesh 1981 Vol. Patsy O'Hara 1981 Vol. Joe McDonnell 1981 Vol. Martin Hurson 1981 Vol. Kevin Lynch 1981 Vol. Kieran Doherty 1981 Vol. Thomas McElwee 1981 Vol. Mickey Devine 1981, “Remember not that we died but what we died for, Irelands freedom” T.P Lynch, [Copy of the Proclamation of the Republic (1916 Easter Proclamation) is included], 1981 Monument Committee Lar Murphy Tommy Gallagher Anthony Walsh Polo Conlon Thomas Lynch Shani Lynch, , , , , , , , , , , , Duleek Commons [marker located immediately SW of Hunger Strike monument]. The Commons is divided into two distinct areas by a wide pass. The first area of approximately one hundred acres is due north of the village while the second much smaller area is called the East or Off Commons. Much of the village of Duleek is siutated in the townland of Commons. The land which is predominantly marshy is of significant interest because it contains a rich variety of plant and wild-bird species. Traditionally, land-use was associated with grazing rights of individuals for livestock and geese., The Paramadda river, which rises in Thomastown bog, passes through the village and through the North Commons to join the River Nanny at Duleek Bridge just south of the village.

The Memorial Garden
is named after
Vol. Joe Coombes, Platin Road.
Vol. Noel Gallagher, Mountfield, Co. Tyrone
Vol. Harry McCormick, Prioryland, Duleek
and is in memory of
all those who dedicated their lives
to and for the cause of Irish freedom.
This monument was unveiled by
Paddy Sheils (Snr), Garballagh
and Jimmy Lynch, Kentstown

The Memorial Garden
Was Officially Opened
On 15th June 2008
By Ex-Portlaoise Hungerstriker
Dessie Ellis, Finglas

“The sacrifice of our patriot dead and the determination of our people will secure Irelands freedom” T.P Lynch

Republican Hunger Strikers 1917 - 1981

Vol. Thomas Ashe 1917
Vol. Michael Fitzgerald 1920
Vol. Terence Mac Swiney 1920
Vol. Joseph Whitty 1923
Vol. Joseph Murphy 1923
Vol. Denis Barry 1923
Vol. Andrew Sullivan 1923
Vol. Tony D'Arcy 1940
Vol. Sean Mac Neela 1940
Vol. Sean McCaughey 1946
Vol. Michael Gaughan 1974
Vol. Francis Stagg 1976
Vol. Bobby Sands 1981
Vol. Francis Hughes 1981
Vol. Raymond McCreesh 1981
Vol. Patsy O'Hara 1981
Vol. Joe McDonnell 1981
Vol. Martin Hurson 1981
Vol. Kevin Lynch 1981
Vol. Kieran Doherty

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1981
Vol. Thomas McElwee 1981
Vol. Mickey Devine 1981

“Remember not that we died but what we died for, Irelands freedom” T.P Lynch

[Copy of the Proclamation of the Republic (1916 Easter Proclamation) is included]

1981 Monument Committee
Lar Murphy
Tommy Gallagher
Anthony Walsh
Polo Conlon
Thomas Lynch
Shani Lynch

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Duleek Commons
[marker located immediately SW of Hunger Strike monument]
The Commons is divided into two distinct areas by a wide pass. The first area of approximately one hundred acres is due north of the village while the second much smaller area is called the East or Off Commons. Much of the village of Duleek is siutated in the townland of Commons. The land which is predominantly marshy is of significant interest because it contains a rich variety of plant and wild-bird species. Traditionally, land-use was associated with grazing rights of individuals for livestock and geese.

The Paramadda river, which rises in Thomastown bog, passes through the village and through the North Commons to join the River Nanny at Duleek Bridge just south of the village.

Erected 2008 by Paddy Shiels Plant Hire, Ronan McGuane, Newgrange Stone, Blacktop

Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument Dedication image. Click for full size.

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2. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument Dedication

Macadam, et al.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 2008.

Location. 53° 39.684′ N, 6° 25.023′ W. Marker is in Duleek, Leinster, in County Meath. Marker is at the intersection of Kingsgate and Station Road, on the right when traveling west on Kingsgate. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parochial House (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Connell's House (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); St Mary's Abbey (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Lime Tree (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Duleek Courthouse (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Woodhenge/Pit circle / The Winter Soltice (approx. 5.3 kilometers away); Knowth / Cnogbha (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); Saint Patrick on the Hill of Slane (approx. 10.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duleek.

Also see . . .
1. Irish Hunger Strike Miscellaneous Images. (Submitted on February 6, 2010.)
2. Irish Political Prisoners and Post Hunger-Strike Resistance to Criminalisation. (Submitted on February 6, 2010.)

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3. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument

Proclamation of the Irish Republic image. Click for full size.

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4. Proclamation of the Irish Republic

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5. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument

Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument Sponsors image. Click for full size.

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6. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument Sponsors

Looking SSW along Kingsgate.

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7. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument

Duleek Commons marker at left center foreground.

Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument Location image. Click for full size.

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8. Duleek 1916 - 1981 Hunger Strike Monument Location

Looking NE along Kingsgate to intersection with Station Road. Monument on left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,581 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 6, 2010.