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

Religious Sisters of Mercy/Siúracha na Trócaire

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

1. Religious Sisters of Mercy/Siúracha na Trócaire Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Having completed her noviciate
with Catherine McAuley
Sr M. Teresa Amelia White
established St. Vincent's Convent
Galway in 1842

Erected by Galway Lions Club and Dúchas na Gaillimhe–Galway Civic Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Galway Lions Club Heritage Walking Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 53° 16.538′ N, 9° 3.247′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is on St. Francis Street (Connacht Route 863) close to St. Vincent's Avenue ( Route 866), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 St Francis Street, Galway, Connacht H91 N7PW, 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

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the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Courthouse/Teach na Cúirte (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Peter Daly (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Semple (within shouting distance of this marker); Hail and Farewell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Peace and Democracy Arch (about 90 meters away); "Death at Crane's Court" (about 90 meters away); Salmon Weir Bridge/Droichead na mBradán (about 120 meters away); Alice Perry (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Also see . . . Mother M. Teresa White, First Superior of the Galway Foundation (Mercy International Association). (Submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

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

2. Religious Sisters of Mercy/Siúracha na Trócaire Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.