North City in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
The Oval Bar
Est. 1820
— Rebuilt After 1916 Rising —
Erected by the Oval Bar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 53° 20.905′ N, 6° 15.619′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in North City. Marker is on Middle Abbey Street just west of Upper O'Connell Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 78 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin, Leinster D01 RW24, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir John Gray, Kn[igh]t. MD. JP. (within shouting distance of this marker); William Smith O'Brien (within shouting distance of this marker); Independent House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson and the Spire / Nelson agus an Túr Solais (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Thomas Joseph Wafer (within shouting distance of this marker); Ireland's First Radio Broadcast (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Larkin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wynn's Hotel Dublin (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Regarding The Oval Bar. The Oval Bar is barely 100 meters south of the General Post Office, which was the epicenter for the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, and would have been subjected to heavy fighting and destruction.
Also see . . . History of The Oval Bar. (Submitted on February 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.