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

Traolach MacSuibhne

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Traolach MacSuibhne Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Gaeilge:]
Traolach MacSuibhne
1879–1920
Teachta Dála
Ardmhéara Chorcaí
20 Márta—25 Deireadh Fómhair 1920

[English translation:]
Terence MacSwiney
1879–1920
Member of Parliament (Teachta Dála)
Lord Mayor of Cork
20 March—25 October 1920

Presented by Cork County Council to the City of Cork. V. O’Callaghan, Chairman. G. O’Sullivan, Lord Mayor. September 1986

Erected 1986 by Cork County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1920.

Location. 51° 53.839′ N, 8° 27.948′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Union Quay and Parnell Bridge, on the left when traveling west on Union Quay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Union Quay, Cork, Munster T12 VF82, 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,

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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: Tomás MacCurtain (within shouting distance of this marker); An Meal Theas / South Mall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cuan Chorcaí / Cork Harbour / An Laoi / River Lee (about 180 meters away); Cé Andarsan / Anderson’s Quay (about 240 meters away); Cé na gCeannaithe / Merchant's Quay (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Michael Collins (1890–1922) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Thomas Deane (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sráid Oilibhéir Pluincéid / Oliver Plunkett Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork, Died for Irish Freedom, October 25, 1920.

The British struck back swiftly. On August 12, 1920, MacSwiney was arrested at a Republican safehouse, papers in hand that damned him as a plotter of civil unrest. Dragged before a military court, he was tried by court martial despite
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Terence MacSwiney Bust
A bust of Irish patriot Terence MacSwiney stands outside of Cork's City Hall.
his elected status, facing vague charges of sedition. “I am not afraid to die,” he told the judge, his voice steady as steel. “Whatever your government may do, I shall be free, alive or dead, within a month.”

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

Cork City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. Cork City Hall

Two monuments to Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence MacSwiney can be seen entering City Hall.

Traolach MacSuibhne Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

4. Traolach MacSuibhne Bust

The dedication panel of the bust of Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.