Ballintemple in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Tomás MacCurtain
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Tomás MacCurtain Marker
Left panel:
Tomás MacCurtain
1884–1920
Ardmhéara Chorcaí
30 Eanáir – 20 Márta 1920
Right panel:
Comhairle Chontae Chorcaí
a bhronn ar Chathair Chorcaí
V. O Ceallachain, Cathaoirleach
G. O Suilleabháin, Ardmhéara
Meán Fómhair 1986
Left panel:
Tomás MacCurtain
1884–1920
Lord Mayor of Cork
30 January – 20 March 1920
Right panel:
Cork County Council presented to Cork City
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: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1920.
Location. 51° 53.845′ N, 8° 27.925′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballintemple. It is on Union Quay west of Eglinton Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Union Quay, Cork, Munster T12 DY75, 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: Traolach MacSuibhne (within shouting distance of this marker); An Meal Theas / South Mall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cuan Chorcaí / Cork Harbour / An Laoi / River Lee (about 150 meters away); Cé Andarsan / Anderson’s Quay (about 210 meters away); Cé na gCeannaithe / Merchant's Quay (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Cork City Hall
Busts of Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney stand at either side of the entrance to Cork City Hall.
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 13 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.
