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

Pádraic Ó Conaire

1882 - 1923

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

1. Pádraic Ó Conaire Marker

Inscription.

Ait bhreithe an scríbhneor chlúitigh as
Gaillimh a d'fhoilsigh formhór a chuid
saothair as Gaeilge
[English translation]
Birthplace of the famous Galway writer who
published most of his works in Gaelic

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Galway Lions Club Heritage Walking Trail series list.

Location. 53° 16.203′ N, 9° 3.118′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is in the Latin Quarter. It is at the intersection of Dock Road (Connacht Route 336) and New Dock Street, on the right when traveling south on Dock Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Dock Road, Galway, Connacht H91 D7NE, 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,

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in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of Aughrim (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lavender • Labhandar • Lavandula (about 120 meters away); Crab Apple • Crann Fia-úll • Malus (about 120 meters away); Heather • Fraoch Mór • Calluna Vulgaris (about 120 meters away); Silver Birch • Beith Gheal • Betula Pendula (about 120 meters away); Long Walk (about 120 meters away); Spanish Broom • Beallaí Spáinneach • Genista Hispanica (about 120 meters away); Oak • Dair • Quercus Rober (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

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

2. Pádraic Ó Conaire Marker

In shadow on wall at far right of photo

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.