Phibsborough in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Leo Whelan Rha
1892 - 1956
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
1. Leo Whelan Rha Marker
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A CHONAIGH ANSEO
[Unveiled 2 October 2015]
Erected 2015 by Dublin City Council/Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 2015.
Location. 53° 21.474′ N, 6° 15.937′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Phibsborough. It is on Eccles Street 0.1 kilometers west of Dorset Street Upper (National Route 1), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Eccles Street, Dublin, Leinster D07 TD35, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in 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. 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: Frances Teresa Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); James Joyce (within shouting distance of this marker); Áras Chathail Mhig Léid House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jerome O'Leary (about 180 meters away); Countess Markievicz and the Department of Labour
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Regarding Leo Whelan Rha. Per the Dublin City Council website:
A prolific and successful artist, Whelan attended the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art after leaving school and was a student of Sir William Orpen, who had a significant influence on his artistic style. Exhibiting annually at the Royal Hibernian Academy from 1911 until his death in 1956, he became primarily known for his portraits of nationalist leaders and other leading figures from the spheres of academia, religion, society, medicine, and law. Among his political portraits were Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith, Kevin O’Higgins, Douglas Hyde, Seán T. O’Kelly and Éamon de Valera.
Whelan never married and died in a Dublin nursing home on 6th November 1956, at the age of 64. He is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
2. Leo Whelan Rha Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
