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

First Performance of Handel's Messiah

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2009

1. First Performance of Handel's Messiah Marker

Inscription. This bronze commemorates the first performance of George Frideric Handel's Oratorio Messiah, given in the Old Musick Hall in Fishamble Street at noon on Tuesday April 13th 1742

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1742.

Location. 53° 20.655′ N, 6° 16.176′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is on Fishamble Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the wall of the Contemporary Music Centre, in the former headquarters of Kennan & Sons, Ltd., about 0.2 miles northeast of Christ Church Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Fishamble Street, Dublin, Leinster 8, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

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 walking distance of this marker: Site of St Olave's Church / Láthair Eaglais Amhlaoibh (a few steps from this marker); James Clarence Mangan (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castle Hall / Halla an Chaisleáin (about 150 meters away); Veronica Guerin (about 240 meters away); Chris Reid Oral History Artwork Project (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Winifred's Well (approx.

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0.3 kilometers away); Sergeant Stephen Kelly and Constable Patrick Keena (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . .
1. George Frideric Handel. (Submitted on September 14, 2009.)
2. Handel's Messiah. (Submitted on September 18, 2024, by Matthew R Galvin of Indianapolis, Indiana USA.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2009

2. First Performance of Handel's Messiah Marker

Marker is behind the fence to right of doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,900 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.