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

Dealbh Annie Moore
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Annie Moore Statue

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Gaeilge:]
Tá an tsaoráid inar cuireadh fáilte roimh imircigh ag Oileán Ellis, Nua Eabhrac ar cheann de na hionaid is mó a bhfuil cáil uirthi i Meiriceá anois.

Idir na blianta 1892 agus 1954, chuaigh os cionn dhá mhilliún déag d’inimircigh tríd ar a mbealach go saol nua sna Stáit Aontaithe.

Ba í Annie Moore, a bhí 17 mbliana d’aois, an chéad duine a tháinig an 31 Nollaig 1891 lena deartháireacha níos óige Philip agus Anthony. Ag tosú sa Chóbh (ar a dtugtaí Bsaile na Banríona an tráth sin), chaith Annie agus a deartháireacha dhá lá dhéag ar muir ar a n-aistear chun dul ar ais lena dtuismitheoirí i Nua-Eabhrac.

Murab ionann agus go leor eile, ní raibh saol níos fearr ag fanacht roimh Annie i Meiriceá. Fuair sí bás sa bhliain 1924 agus gan ach 49 bliain d’aois, tar éis di a saol ar fad a chaitheamh i dtionóntaí íochtaracha thoir de Nua-Eabhrac.

[English:]
The immigrant receiving facility at Ellis Island, New York is now one of America’s most revered locations. Between 1892 and 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through it on their way to a new life in the United States.

The very first was 17 year-old Annie Moore who landed on 31 December 1891 with her younger brothers Philip and Anthony. Having embarked in Cobh (then known as Queenstown), Annie and her brothers spent twelve days at sea on their voyage to join their parents in New York.

Unlike many others, a better life did not await Annie in America. She died in 1924 aged just 49, having lived all her life in New York’s lower east side tenements.

An Raibh a Fhios Agat? And Another Thing:

• Tar éis di pósadh sa bhliain 1895, bhí deichniúr páiste ar a laghad ag Annie ach ní mhair ach cúigear díobh suas ina ndaoine fásta. Bhí na dálaí maireachtála inar fhan an teaghlach an-deacair ar na baill is óige.

After marrying

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in 1895, Annie had at least ten children but sadly only five survived into adulthood. The living conditions that the family endured were particularly hard on its youngest members.

• De réir cosúlachta, ba é athair céile Annie, báicéir darb ainm Simon Schayer, a rinne an chéad oideas a phaitinniú don leagan nua-aimseartha den macarún líonta sa bhliain 1885.

Annie’s father-in-law, a baker named Simon Schayer, apparently patented the first recipe for the modern version of the filled macaroon in 1885.

• Cé go bhfuil sé neamhinfheistithe, tá tuairimíocht ann go bhfuil Annie Moore agus a deartháireacha ar ghrianghraf a fuarthas i measc na nithe a bhí seilbh an Coirnéal John B Weber (1842–1926), an chéad Choimisinéir Inimirce de chuid Oileán Ellis.

Though unverified, it’s speculated that a photograph found amongst the possessions of Col John B Weber (1842–1926), Ellis Island’s first Commissioner of Immigration, is of Annie Moore and her brothers.

(Captions)
Rinne iriseoirí taifead ar theacht Annie Moore ar Oileán Ellis chun fáilte a chur roimpi.

Annie Moore’s arrival was reported in journalism posters when Ellis Island first opened in 1892.

Annie Moore (1874–1924), an chéad duine a cláraíodh ag Oileán Ellis, ó ghrianghraf a tógadh níos déanaí ina saol.

Annie Moore (1874–1924), first person to be registered at Ellis Island, from a photo taken later in life.

An stáisiún inimirce bunaidh ar Oileán Ellis a chuir Annie Moore tríd. Scriosadh é seo ina dhiaidh sin.

The original Ellis Island immigration station which admitted Annie Moore. This was later destroyed by fire.

Grianghraf neamhfhíoraithe a d’fhéadfadh taispeáint Annie Moore agus a deartháireacha Philip agus Anthony ar Oileán Ellis.

An unverified photo that may show Annie Moore and her brothers, Philip and Anthony, at Ellis Island.

Erected by Fáilte

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue Marker

The marker is located next to the statue of Annie Moore at the end of Deepwater Quay.

Ireland. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1891.

Location. 51° 50.925′ N, 8° 17.925′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ringmeen. It can be reached from Deepwater Quay near Westbourne Place, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Munster P24 V628, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Annie Moore Statue (here, next to this marker); Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha (here, next to this marker); The Deepwater Quay (a few steps from this marker); Rising of 1798 / Éirí Amach 1798 (a few steps from this marker); The History of the Cobh – Cork Railway Line (about 120

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue Marker

A close-up of the images contained in the marker.

meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cobh Line / Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline (about 120 meters away); Old Yacht Club (about 120 meters away); An Cóbh / Cobh (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

4. Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue Marker

The neighboring statue of Annie Moore. There is a second statue located at Ellis Island by the same artist.

Irish Heritage Centre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

5. Irish Heritage Centre

A deeper view into Annie Moore's life may be found inside the neighboring Irish Heritage Centre.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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Dealbh Annie Moore
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Annie Moore Statue