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

Peace and Democracy Arch

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

1. Peace and Democracy Arch Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

'This Arch was erected in memory of all Irish men and women
who gave their lives to promote peace and democracy
at home and abroad'

'Tógadh an Áirse seo i gcuimhne ar fhir agus mná Eireannacha ar fad
a chaith a saol ag cuir an tsiocháin agus an daonlathais
chun cínn sa mbaile agus thar lear'

Erected 2000 by Galway Corporation/Bandas na Gaillimhe.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace.

Location. 53° 16.496′ N, 9° 3.306′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is on Newtownsmith just south of the Salmon Weir Pedestrian Bridge, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galway, Connacht H91 XKF4, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: "Death at Crane's Court" (here, next to this marker); Salmon Weir Bridge/Droichead na mBradán (a few steps from this marker); Alice Perry (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Peter Daly (within shouting distance of this marker); Religious Sisters of Mercy/Siúracha na Trócaire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hail and Farewell (about 120 meters away); Courthouse/Teach na Cúirte (about 120 meters away); Maurice Semple (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Peace and Democracy Arch and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Peace and Democracy Arch and 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 92 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.