Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne Marker
Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne
1879–1920
Laoch, scríobhnóir, Ard-Mhaora Chorcaí. D’éag i bpríosún Brixton, Sasana tar éis stailc ocrais a mhair 74 lá. Chomhnaigh sé sa teach seo.
Terence MacSwiney
1879–1920
Hero, writer, Lord Mayor of Cork. He died in Brixton Prison, England after a hunger strike that lasted 74 days. He lived in this house.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 51° 54.005′ N, 8° 28.718′ 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: Terence MacSwiney / Traolach 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 (Wikipedia).
MacSwiney's hunger strike gained world attention. In response to the strike, 3,000 longshoremen in the United States pledged to refused to load goods for British-flagged merchantmen until all British forces were withdrawn from Ireland, and four South American nations appealed for Pope Benedict XV to intervene.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne Marker
The marker is partially obscured by an Irish flag in this photo. It can be seen alongside a second set of markers also dedicated to Terence MacSwiney.
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3. Terence MacSwiney
Photograph of Irish Nationalist Terence MacSwiney dressed in the garb of his office as Lord Mayor of Cork.
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 8 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.
