Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Mary Aikenhead
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Mary Aikenhead Marker
Foundress
The Religious Sisters of Charity
was born here
19 January 1787
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1787.
Location. 51° 53.915′ N, 8° 28.553′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on Grand Parade north of Saint Augustine Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in Daunt's Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster T12 T209, 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: Srαid an Chapaill Bhuν / Grand Parade / Cearnσg Daunt / Daunts Square (a few steps from this marker); Srαid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Maclise (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castle Street / North Main Street (about 90 meters away); John George MacCarthy M.P. (about 90 meters away); Srαid an Chaisleαin / Castle Street / An Phrνomhshrαid Thuaidh / North Main Street (about 90 meters away); An Area of Great Historical Significance
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Also see . . .
1. Mary Aikenhead (Wikipedia).
Mother Mary Frances Aikenhead (19 January 1787 22 July 1858) was born in Daunt's Square off Grand Parade, Cork, Ireland. Described as one of nursing's greatest leaders, she was the founder of the Catholic religious institute, the Religious Sisters of Charity, the Sisters of Charity of Australia, and of St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. A short synopsis of the life of Mother Mary Aikenhead. Soon after her birth, Mary Aikenhead was taken from Daunts Square where the Aikenheads lived, to be fostered by a Catholic nurse, Mary Rorke who with her husband John lived in a cottage on Easons hill, a semi-rural site quite near the top of Shandon hill. (Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Mary Aikenhead Marker
The marker is located on the second floor of 90 Grand Parade, currently home to Morleys.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
