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

Ed Bowden

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

1. Ed Bowden Marker

Inscription.

In recognition of the untimely passing of
Ed Bowden District Parks Officer.
A passionate advocate for equality and for
his outstanding contribution to the Parks service
of Dublin [C]ity Council.

[Died] 28th of April 2021

Erected by Dublin City Council/Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 2021.

Location. 53° 21.441′ N, 6° 16.184′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Phibsborough. It can be reached from Blessington Street. Marker is on The Lodge (park office) in Blessington Basin Park, at the west end of Blessington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin, Leinster D07 V0C8, 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: Blessington Street Basin (a few steps from this marker); Blessington Street Basin/Duga Shráid Bhaile Coimín (within shouting distance of this marker); Iris Murdoch (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Four Masters Memorial Cross (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mater Misericordiæ Hospital (about 210 meters away); Jerome O'Leary (about 240 meters away); Frances Teresa Ball (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Áras Chathail Mhig Léid House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . .
1. The late Ed Bowden: A major influence in DCC Parks & Biodiversity (Dublin Gazette, 2021). (Submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. DCC Biodiversity - Blessington Street Basin (Mooney Goes Wild, RTE, 2016). (Submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Ed Bowden Marker on The Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

2. Ed Bowden Marker on The Lodge

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 77 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.