Ringmeen in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Rising of 1798
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Éirí Amach 1798
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Rising of 1798 / Éirí Amach 1798 Marker
Tree of Liberty
After the Rising of 1798 over six hundred United Irishmen were transported from Cove to the penal colonies of Australia where they subsequently influenced the development of the democratic and egalitarian ethos of the Australian Nation.
I ndiaidh Éirí Amach 1798 cuireadh níos mó ná sé chéad Éireannaigh Aontaithe ar ionnarbadh ón gCóbh go dtí na cóilíneachtaí pionsacha san Astráil, áit inar spreagadar méin daonlathach agus cothromach Náisiún na hAstráile.
Comóradh 1798 • Bicentenary of 1798
To commemorate their memory this plaque was unveiled by Cllr. John Mulvihill, Chairman of Cork County Council on 23rd July, 1998.
Erected 1998 by Cork County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1998.
Location. 51° 50.93′ N, 8° 17.938′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ringmeen. It is on High Road near Westbourne Place, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 High
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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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Deepwater Quay (here, next to this marker); Annie Moore Statue (a few steps from this marker); Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue (a few steps from this marker); Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha (a few steps from this marker); The History of the Cobh – Cork Railway Line (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); An Cóbh / Cobh (about 120 meters away); 150 Bliain - An Cóbh / Cobh 150 (about 120 meters away); The Cobh Line / Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Rising of 1798 / Éirí Amach 1798 Marker
The marker is located outside the Heritage Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
