Ringmeen in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Annie Moore
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Áine Ní Mhórdha
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha Marker
Is ón mbaile seo, ar 20 Nollaig 1891, a chuaigh Áine Ní Mhórdha agus a deartháireacha Antaine agus Pilib ar bord an S.S. Nevada. B’í Áine an chéad duine a ligeadh isteach sna Stáit Aontaithe tríd an ionad nua inimirce ar Oileán Ellis, Nua Eabhrac, Lá Caille 1892.
Uachtarán na hÉireann, Máire Mhic Róibín, a nocht an dealbh seo don phobal ar 9 Feabhra, 1993. Iontaobhas Oidhreachta an Chóbh Teo. a chuir an saothar seo suas agus tá sé tiomnaithe dóibh siúd uile a chuaigh thar toinn amach.
Annie Moore and her brothers Anthony and Philip embarked from this town on 20 December, 1891 on the S.S. Nevada. Annie was the first person to be admitted to the United States of America through the new immigration centre at Ellis Island, New York on 1 January, 1892.
This sculpture was unveiled by the President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, on 9 February, 1993. It was erected by Cobh Heritage Trust Ltd. and is dedicated to all who emigrated from Ireland.
Erected 1993.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1891.
Location. 51° 50.923′ N,
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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: Annie Moore Statue (here, next to this marker); Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue (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 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cobh Line / Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline (about 120 meters away); An Cóbh / Cobh
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha Marker
This marker is the lower of two found at the feet of the Moore family.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Annie Moore Statue
The statue of Annie Moore, which can be found here at her journey's start in Cobh and again at Ellis Island in the USA.
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 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
