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

Denny Lane

1818–1895

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Denny Lane Marker

Inscription. Patriot, writer and business man, died in this house. He joined the revolutionary Young Ireland movement and was imprisoned for his political views. He is best remembered for his poem “Carrigdhoun”.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 51° 53.819′ N, 8° 28.245′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of South Mall and Morgan Street, on the left when traveling east on South Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 S Mall, 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: Sir Thomas Deane

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Collins (1890–1922) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sráid Oilibhéir Pluincéid / Oliver Plunkett Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gaelic Athletic Association Second Meeting (about 180 meters away); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick's Street (about 210 meters away); "The Echo Boy" (about 210 meters away); William Saunders Hallaran M.D. (about 240 meters away); Cork Great War Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . .
1. Cherish the Ladies - Carrigdhoun (YouTube).

"Carrigdhoun" was originally called "The Lament of the Irish Maiden" and was written by Denny Lane from Cork. It is a political song telling of the flight from Ireland of Sarsfield's "Wild Geese" in 1691. The tune for Carrigdhoun inspired the Percy French song, "The Mountains of Mourne."

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

2. Lane, Denny (James Quinn, Dictionary of Irish Biography).

Lane, Denny (1818–95), Young Irelander and businessman, was born 7 December 1818 in Cork...His business
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Denny Lane Marker
The marker is affixed to the entrance of South Mall No. 72.
efforts were influenced by his Young Ireland ideals of national self-sufficiency, and profit was not always his prime motive. As a railway director he pushed for the purchase of Irish-made equipment, and took a prominent part in the industrial revival movements and exhibitions of the 1880s and 1890s. His vision was of small-scale, rural-based industry, producing high-quality goods (both his brick works and starch company won prizes for the quality of their products).

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

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 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.