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

Willie O'Leary

— Cork Boxing Wall of Honour —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Willie O'Leary Marker

Inscription. A man who truly epitomised
the spirit of Cork boxing

Willie O’Leary

Boxer, Administrator, Author, Poet.

Former President
of Cork Ex-Boxers Association

“Beidh a oidhreacht beo ar”

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 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 walking distance of this marker: Tommy Hyde

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(here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker); Jack McAuliffe (here, next to this marker); Paddy Martin (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Leeside Legends: The Cork Boxing Story.

This Paperback book is a history of Cork boxing (1880 to 2011) By The late Willie O Leary (former president of CEBA) with the help and assistance of the Cork Ex Boxers Association.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Willie O'Leary Marker

The marker is located in the middle row, on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 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.