Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Gaelic Athletic Association Second Meeting

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

1. Gaelic Athletic Association Second Meeting Marker

Inscription. Erected by Coiste Chontae Chorcaí C.L.C.G. to commemorate the second meeting of the newly founded Gaelic Athletic Association in the Victoria Hotel Cork on December 27, 1884.

1884–1984
Comóradh an Chéid

Erected 1984 by Coiste Chontae Chorcaí C.L.C.G.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1884.

Location. 51° 53.9′ N, 8° 28.335′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Saint Patrick's Street and Cook Street, on the left when traveling west on Saint Patrick's Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35/36 St Patrick's St, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on 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

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walking distance of this marker: "The Echo Boy" (within shouting distance of this marker); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick's Street (within shouting distance of this marker); John Francis Maguire M.P. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sráid Oilibhéir Pluincéid / Oliver Plunkett Street (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Opera Lane / Lána an Cheoldráma (about 150 meters away); Gailearaí Ealaíne Crawford / Crawford Art Gallery / Áras Ceoldrámaíochta Chorcaí / Cork Opera House (about 150 meters away); Joan Denise Moriarty LL.D (about 180 meters away); Denny Lane (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

2. Gaelic Athletic Association Second Meeting Marker

The marker is located on 35-36 St. Patrick's Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.