Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Tree of Liberty
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Tree of Liberty Marker
~ Bicentenary of 1798 ~
Tree of Liberty
In memory of the United Irishmen, Thomas O’Neill of Ballymacoda executed on the 13th June, 1798, in the Grand Parade and Joseph Burniston of Cork, executed at the same place on 22nd June, 1798 for their involvement in the Rebellion of 1798.
I gcuimhne ar na hÉireannaigh Aontaithe Tomás Ó Néill, Baile Mhac Óda a cuireadh chun báis ar an 13 Meitheamh 1798 i Sráid an Chapaill Bhuí agus ar Joseph Burniston, Corcaigh a cuireadh chun báis ar an láthair chéanna ar an 22 Meitheamh 1798 toisc iad a bheith páirteach in Éirí Amach 1798.
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.565′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It can be reached from Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steve Collins (here, next to this marker); Albie Murphy (here, next to this marker); Mick Leahy (here, next to this marker); The Buckley Family Of Mallow (here, next to this marker); The Glen B.C. Cork (here, next to this marker); Cork's Young Boxers (here, next to this marker); Olympic Boxers From Cork (here, next to this marker); Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . .
1. The United Irishmen in Cork County.
The local leader of the United Irish organisation was Thomas O’Neill, who was not at the time on friendly terms with the parish priest. O’Neill, on being questioned by the authorities, said that if Father Peter had done his duty Murphy would not have been shot. He then gave an account of the shooting. It(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)is said that a Protestant soldier who had been present at the questioning of Thomas O’Neill brought word to the parish priest of the information given against him b y O’Neill and said that he was to be arrested.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 20262. Tree of Liberty MarkerThe marker is located within Bishop Lucey (People's) Park, next to Cork's Boxing Wall of Honour.
2. The United Irishmen in Cork county, II: Cork city.
Joseph Burniston was tried in July 1798. The chief witnesses against him were a William Hill and his son, Philip. William Hill in his evidence said he was a Dublin man who had come to Cork about twenty years previously. He was a blacksmith and had his forge on a hill at the back of Pope’s Quay, Cork. Burniston called on him and asked him to make pikes. Philip Hill, son to the previous witness, was sworn. He said he was a whitesmith. His evidence corroborated that of his father against Burniston. The sheriff, Robert Harding, gave evidence of arrest. The death sentence was passed on Burniston. The crown witnesses, the Hills, above-mentioned, will be dealt with later.(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
