Sneem in County Kerry, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Charles de Gaulle

1890-1970

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2019

1. Charles de Gaulle Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En ce moment grave de ma longue vie,
j'ai trouvé ici ce que je cherchais :
être en face de moi-même.
L'Irlande me l'a offert
de la façon la plus delicate,
la plus amicale.

(18.VI.1969)
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At this solemn moment of my long life
here I have found what I was looking for:
to be facing myself.
Ireland has extended it to me
in the most delicate,
the most friendly manner.

(18.VI.1969)

Erected 1994 by the People of Sneem, The Ireland Fund for France, and Bord Fáilte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.

Location. 51° 50.329′ N, 9° 54.115′ W. Marker is in Sneem, Munster, in County Kerry. It is at the intersection of Ring of Kerry (National Route N70) and Sportsfield Road, on the left when traveling east on Ring of Kerry. Monument is at the west end of North Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sneem, Munster V93 XY96, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic

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Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Steel Tree (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Egan (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Catherine (Brennan) Mulvihille (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Cearbhall ó Dálaigh (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Steve (Crusher) Casey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Peaceful Panda (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cathair na Stéige / Staigue Fort (approx. 8.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sneem.

Also see . . .
1. 50th anniversary of de Gaulle visit to Kerry marked (Raidió Teilifís Éireann, 2019). (Submitted on September 20, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. 50th anniversary of visit by Charles de Gaulle to be marked in Co Kerry (Irish Examiner,2019).

Charles de Gaulle Marker (Français) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2019

2. Charles de Gaulle Marker (Français)

(Submitted on September 20, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Charles de Gaulle Memorial (Sneem Events). (Submitted on September 20, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Charles de Gaulle Brief Bio (BBC). (Submitted on September 20, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Charles de Gaulle Marker (English) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2019

3. Charles de Gaulle Marker (English)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2019

4. Charles de Gaulle Monument

Looking east

Charles de Gaulle Monument relief image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2019

5. Charles de Gaulle Monument relief

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.