Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Don Juan de Aquila
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Don Juan de Aquila Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1601.
Location. 51° 53.967′ N, 8° 28.605′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Corn Market Street and Portney's Lane, on the left when traveling north on Corn Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44/45 Corn Market Street, Cork, Munster, 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: Sráid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sráid an Chaisleáin / Castle Street / An Phríomhshráid Thuaidh / North Main Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castle Street / North Main Street (about 120 meters away); John George MacCarthy M.P. (about 120 meters away); Sráid an Chapaill Bhuí / Grand Parade / Cearnóg Daunt / Daunt’s Square (about 120 meters away); Mary Aikenhead (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Sráid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street (about 120 meters away); An Area of Great Historical Significance (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
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When the invasion had been proposed in 1600 much of Munster had been in rebellion and Florence MacCarthy Reagh, a powerful Gaelic lord based in west Cork, had promised to assist the Spanish. Indeed, Kinsale's closeness to MacCarthy Reagh's territory had probably been its main attraction for Águila. However, in the intervening period, the rebellion had been largely subdued, MacCarthy Reagh arrested, and Spanish sympathisers cowed. As a result and contrary to expectation, the Spanish received virtually no local support after they landed.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Don Juan de Aquila Marker
The marker is located on this building, adjacent to the entrance to Portney's Lane.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 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.
