Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
John Joseph Walsh Memorial Cross
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
1. John Joseph Walsh Memorial Cross Marker
This monument has been erected by the People of Athlone
to the memory of their young townsman,
John Joseph Walsh, Solicitor.
1876 - 1903
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Cut off in the opening of a most promising career,
he has left to the young men of his native town
a striking example of ardent love of country,
and zeal for the advancement of his countrymen.
"Be his epitaph writ on his country's mind
He served his country and loved his kind."
A.D. 1906.
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[Gaelic transcription from Google Translate and is not an exact transcription]
Is iad muintir Bhaile Átha Luain a chuir
an séadchomhartha seo in airde
i gcuimhne a bhfear óg baile,
John Joseph Walsh, Aturnae.
1876 - 1903
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Gearr amach in oscailt slí bheatha is bisiúla,
tá sé fágtha ag fir óga a bhaile dúchais
sampla iontach de ghrá na tíre,
agus díograis do dhul chun cinn a mhuintire.
“Bíodh a scríbhinn epitaph ar intinn a thíre
Rinne sé seirbhís dá thír agus bhí grá aige dá chineál."
A.D., 1906.
Erected 1906 by the People of Athlone.
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Location. 53° 25.507′ N, 7° 56.675′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It is on Elliott Road (Leinster Route 446) 0.2 kilometers Barrack Street, on the right when traveling north. Memorial cross is along the riverfront trail, opposite the Custume Barracks main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athlone, Leinster N37 X2Y6, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. 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: Custume Barracks / Athlone Woolen Mills/J.J. Walsh Memorial Cross (here, next to this marker); John Count McCormack (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tourist Information (about 210 meters away); Athlone Castle/Church of SS Peter and Paul (about 210 meters away);
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
2. John Joseph Walsh Memorial Cross Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
3. John Joseph Walsh Memorial Cross
Photographed by Unknown, circa 1910s
4. Original John Joseph Walsh Memorial Cross Location
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
