Baltinglass in County Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Michael Dwyer, Sam MacAllister, and the Insurrectionists
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 16, 2019
1. Michael Dwyer, Sam MacAllister, and the Insurrectionists Marker
the
heroism and sacrifices
of
Michael Dwyer
and
his faithful comrade,
Sam MacAllister,
and also
to perpetuate the memory
of those who participated
in the
Insurrectionary Movements
of
1798, 1803, 1848 and 1867.
This monument has been
erected by the People of
Wicklow County.
God Save Ireland
[Gaelic transciption needed]
Erected 1904.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 52° 56.467′ N, 6° 42.461′ W. Marker is in Baltinglass, Leinster, in County Wicklow. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (Leinster Route R747) and Market Square, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Private Michael McGuinn (a few steps from this marker); Jennie Wyse Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Mainistir Bhealach Conglais / Baltinglass Abbey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kevin Gerard Barry (approx. 6.7 kilometers away); Rathvilly (approx. 6.7 kilometers away); Doyle Family Shoeing Stone
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Regarding Michael Dwyer, Sam MacAllister, and the Insurrectionists. "Sam McAllister gave his life at the siege of Derrynamuck in Wicklow so that nationalist hero Michael Dwyer could escape."
Also see . . .
1. Michael Dwyer at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 29, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Irish Rebellions of the 1800s. (Submitted on June 29, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 16, 2019
2. Michael Dwyer, Sam MacAllister, and the Insurrectionists Marker (Gaelic language)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 16, 2019
3. Michael Dwyer, Sam MacAllister, and the Insurrectionists Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 16, 2019
4. Michael Dwyer Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 16, 2019
5. Michael Dwyer Statue Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Transcription of the old Gaelic inscription, which is difficult to read • Can you help?
