Birr in County Offaly, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
John Farrell's Field
All-Ireland Hurling Final
1888
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 53° 5.344′ N, 7° 54.508′ W. Marker is in Birr, Leinster, in County Offaly. Marker is on National Route N52 just west of National Route 62, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birr, Leinster R42 YX23, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First All-Ireland Hurling Final (a few steps from this marker); The world's first automobile fatality (approx. one kilometer away).
Also see . . . 1887 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final. (Submitted on December 1, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.