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

The Lord Killanin

September 21, 2009

1. The Lord Killanin Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sixth President of the
International Olympic Committee
1972 - 1980

President of the
Olympic Council of Ireland
1950 - 1973

This commemorative bronze bust was unveiled by

Dr. Jacques Rogge

Eight[h] President of the
International Olympic Committee
May 20th 2009

Sculptor - Paul Ferriter 2009

Erected 2009 by The Olympic Council of Ireland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Peace • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1855.

Location. 53° 23.286′ N, 6° 3.919′ W. Marker is in Howth, Leinster, in County Fingal. Marker is on Harbour Road (Road 105) 0 kilometers west of Abbey Street (Road 105), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St Mary's Church / Eaglais Mhuire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Howth Abbey, St. Marys / "Mainistir" Bhinn Éadair (about 90 meters away); Lost At Sea (approx.

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0.2 kilometers away); Howth The Village / Binn Éadair ______ (approx. half a kilometer away); The Ready Boat Pillar (approx. half a kilometer away); Balscadden House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Southern Cross Monument (approx. 6.3 kilometers away); The Velvet Strand / An Trá Chaoin (approx. 6.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Howth.

Also see . . . Lord Killanin, Olympic Leader, Dies at 84. (Submitted on January 31, 2010.)

The Lord Killanin Monument at Olympic House image. Click for full size.

September 21, 2009

2. The Lord Killanin Monument at Olympic House

Olympic House Marker image. Click for full size.

September 21, 2009

3. Olympic House Marker

At entrance.

Olympic House image. Click for full size.

September 21, 2009

4. Olympic House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,173 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 31, 2010.