Eyre Square in Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Liam Ó Maoilíosa

[Liam Mellows]

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

1. Liam Ó Maoilíosa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

I ndil-chuimhne ar
Liam Ó Maoilíosa
Ceann-Phort Óglach
Contae na Gaillimhe
in Éirighe Amach
Seachtmhain na Cásga
1916
Siad a comrádaithe féin
agur a lucht leanamhna
in Éirinn 7 i Nud-Eabrac
a chóg an leacht cuimhneacháin
seo ma onóis

A mhuire gan smál guidh air chun dé

Domhnall Ó Murchadha · dealbhóir
Diarmuid Ó Tuathail · ailtire
——————————————————
[English translation]
In loving memory of
Liam Mellows
Ceann-Port Óglach
County Galway
in the Rising
Easter Week
1916
It is his comrades
and his followers
in Ireland & in New York
who have prepared this memorial
in his honour

O Immaculate Lady, pray to God for him.

Domhnall Ó Murchadha · sculptor
Diarmuid Ó Tuathail · architect

Erected 1957 by a Committee of Old Irish Republican Army Comrades.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 53° 16.512′ N, 9° 2.961′ W. Memorial is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is in Eyre Square. It is at the intersection of Eyre Square (Connacht Route 866) and Eyre Square (

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Route 336/863), on the left when traveling east on Eyre Square. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Galway, Connacht H91 XYE0, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

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: Liam Ó Maoilíosa/Liam Mellows (here, next to this marker); County Club of Galway/Chlub Condae na Gaillimhe (a few steps from this marker); Doras an Bhrúnaigh/The Browne Doorway (within shouting distance of this marker); Doras de Brun / The Browne Doorway (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pádraic Ó Conaire (1882-1928) (about 90 meters away); The Arms of Galway from one of the Town Fortifications (about 120 meters away); Medieval Town Hall/Balla Meánaoiseach na Cahtrach

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

2. Liam Ó Maoilíosa Marker

(about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Also see . . .
1. Liam Mellows in The Irish War. (Submitted on April 17, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Liam Mellows Monument (National Built Heritage Service). (Submitted on April 18, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

3. Liam Ó Maoilíosa Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

4. Liam Ó Maoilíosa Marker

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

5. Liam Ó Maoilíosa Monument

Looking east

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

6. Liam Ó Maoilíosa Statue

Birds love statues

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 17, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 18, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 17, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 18, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.