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

Veronica Guerin

1959 - 1996

April 6, 2009

1. Veronica Guerin Marker

Inscription.
Sunday Independent journalist,
was murdered on 26th June 1996.

Be Not Afraid
Greater justice was her ideal and it was her ultimate achievement
Her courage and sacrifice saved many from the scourge of drugs and other crime.
Her death has not been in vain.

Unveiled by the Taoiseach,
Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D.
27th June 2001

Erected 2001 by Independent Newspapers (Ireland) Limited and the National Millenium Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Communications • Peace • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1996.

Location. 53° 20.556′ N, 6° 16.037′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It can be reached from Dame Street. Memorial is on the grounds of Dublin Castle, about 30 feet from the WNW boundary of the Dubh Linn Gardens and about 30 feet SSW of the Octagonal Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin, Leinster 2, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hanna Sheehy Skeffington

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Swift (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Entrance to S. Michael's le Pole Church Yard (about 90 meters away); Silken Thomas (about 90 meters away); The Battle of Clontarf (about 90 meters away); Castle Hall / Halla an Chaisleáin (about 120 meters away); Dubhlinn & The Poddle (about 120 meters away); Le Pole Square (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

April 6, 2009

2. Veronica Guerin Marker

Veronica Guerin Bust image. Click for full size.

April 6, 2009

3. Veronica Guerin Bust

Veronica Guerin Memorial image. Click for full size.

April 6, 2009

4. Veronica Guerin Memorial

Dubh Linn Gardens image. Click for full size.

April 6, 2009

5. Dubh Linn Gardens

Adjacent to Guerin Memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,087 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 4, 2009.