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

The Kings Head

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

1. The Kings Head Marker

Inscription.

In 1654 Thomas Lynch mayor of Galway lost his home
to Colonel Peter Stubbers, Cromwellian officer and
'Halberdier' at the execution of Charles 1 in 1649

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Galway Lions Club Heritage Walking Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.

Location. 53° 16.326′ N, 9° 3.195′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is in the Latin Quarter. It is on High Street just south of Mainguard Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 High Street, Galway, Connacht H91 AY6P, 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,

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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: A different marker also named The Kings Head (here, next to this marker); The Galway Shawl (within shouting distance of this marker); 1981 Hunger Strike Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Nicholas Church/Séipéal San Nioclás (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson • Kinkaid • Roberts Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Dillon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Town House of Richard Martin/Teach an Mháirtíneach (about 90 meters away); The "Kasbah" on Quay Street (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Also see . . . The Kings Head: Our History. (Submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Kings Head and Markers image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Kings Head and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.