Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Paddy Martin
| | Cork Boxing Wall of Honour | |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Paddy Martin Marker
from the 1950s
Paddy Martin Glen B.C.
Known as
The Champ
and
Founder of Cork Ex-Boxers Association
Sponsored by Loftus Demolition
Erected by The Cork Ex Boxers in Association with the Cork City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.568′ 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.
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: Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker); Jack McAuliffe (here, next to this marker); Tim O'Sullivan (here, next to this marker); Jack Doyle (here, next to this marker); Tree of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Steve Collins (here, next to this marker); Albie Murphy (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . . The Champ was a vital political inspiration (Irish Examiner, Jan. 23, 2012).
this page online
Paddy The Champ Martin was a boxer, a bus driver, a trade unionist, a sports fan, a lifelong Fianna Fαil activist and the father to its current leader, Micheαl...He boxed for the Glen and represented Ireland 13 times in the 1950s at cruiserweight with his nickname The Champ.(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Paddy Martin Marker
This marker is located on the left-hand side of the middle row of the Cork Boxing Wall of Honour.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 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.
