Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Joan Denise Moriarty LL.D
Died 1992
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Joan Denise Moriarty LL.D Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 51° 53.999′ N, 8° 28.344′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on Emmett Place north of Drawbridge Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1B Emmett Place, Cork, Munster T12 XN63, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in 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: Opera Lane / Lαna an Cheoldrαma (within shouting distance of this marker); John Francis Maguire M.P. (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Srαid Phαdraig / St Patrick's Street (about 150 meters away); Richard Dowden (Richard) (about 150 meters away); Srαid Phσil / Paul Street / Srαid an Chaisleαin / Castle Street (about 180 meters away); Gaelic Athletic Association Second Meeting (about 180 meters away); Daniel Maclise (about 210 meters away); John Lynch the Fenian / Seαn Σ Loinsigh an Fνnνn (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . .
1. Joan Denise Moriarty (Wikipedia)
this page online
Joan Denise Moriarty (died 24 January 1992) was an Irish ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher of ballet and traditional Irish dancer and musician. She was a key figure in the development of both amateur and professional ballet in Ireland...Moriarty founded the Cork Ballet Group in 1947, the members recruited from her school. It gave its first performance in June of that year in the Cork Opera House, accompanied by the Cork Symphony Orchestra under its conductor Aloys Fleischmann.(Submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Joan Denise Moriarty: Through her eyes, in her words (YouTube). (Submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Joan Denise Moriarty LL.D Marker
The marker is located on the second floor of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
