Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Terence MacSwiney
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Traolach Mac Suibhne
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Terence MacSwiney Marker
Terence MacSwiney
Lord Mayor of Cork, born here 28th March 1879, died on hunger strike in Brixton Prison, London, 25th Oct. 1920.
Rugaḋ Terence Mac Suiḃne, Árd-Méara Corcaí, anseo 28 Márta, 1879. D’éag sé ar stailc ocrais i bPríosún Brixton, Londain, 25 Deireaḋ Fómair, 1920.
Erected 1986 by Cork/Kerry Tourism & Cork Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1879.
Location. 51° 54.002′ N, 8° 28.714′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on North Main Street south of Adelaide Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 N Main 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: Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne (here, next to this marker); Site of Skiddy’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh / Site of Skiddys Castle
this page online
Also see . . . Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork (The Irish War).
Terence Joseph MacSwiney (28 March 1879 – 25 October 1920) was an Irish playwright, author and politician. He was elected as Sinn Fein Lord Mayor of Cork, during the Irish War of Independence, in 1920. He was arrested by the British on charges of sedition and imprisoned in Brixton prison in England. His death there in October 1920 after 74 days on hunger strike brought him and the Irish struggle to international attention.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Traolach Mac Suibhne Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
3. Terence MacSwiney / Traolach Mac Suibhne Marker
The two markers may be seen on this building, along with a third plaque that is not a translation of these twin markers.
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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
