North Wildwood in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1981 Hunger Strike Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2022

1. 1981 Hunger Strike Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

I measc laochra na ngael go raibh a nainmeacha
[Among the Gaelic heroes are these names]

Bobby Sands • Francis Hughes • Raymond McCreesh • Patsy O'Hara • Joe McDonnell • Martin Hurson • Kevin Lynch • Kieran Doherty • Thomas McElwee • Mickey Devine

Given on the 20th anniversary of the 1981 Hunger Strike in honor of those named above who gave their lives.

We the Irish-American people dedicate this monument to all the generations of Irish men and women who have given their lives in the cause of freedom.

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1980.

Location. 39° 0.489′ N, 74° 47.669′ W. Marker is in North Wildwood, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is at the intersection of West 1st Avenue and New Jersey Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 W 1st Ave, Wildwood NJ 08260, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. "Never Forget" (within shouting distance of this marker); West Jersey & Seashore Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Marine Lance Corporal George Dramis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coast Guard Station Hereford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herefort Inlet Lighthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hereford Inlet Lightouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Wildwood.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2022

2. 1981 Hunger Strike Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.