Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Councillor Pat O'Mahony
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Councillor Pat O'Mahony Marker
The bandstand is dedicated
to the memory of the late
Councillor Pat OMahony
who served
the people of the town
as a member of
Cobh Urban District Council
for 38 years (19551994)
being Cathaoirleach
a record fourteen terms (19571992)
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features.
Location. 51° 50.98′ N, 8° 17.751′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It can be reached from Westbourne Place west of Casement Square, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Westbourne Pl, Cobh, Munster P24 E954, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in 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: President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Queen's Hotel (a few steps from this marker); M.V. Samson (a few steps from this marker); Pαirc John F. Kennedy / John F Kennedy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Forde (within shouting distance of this marker); Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker
this page online
Also see . . . Cobh.
The bandstand, located in Cobh's John Fitzgerald Kennedy Park, was manufactured by Walter Macfarlane & Co in the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow, Scotland. This is a focal point for many local events in Cobh and, although dedicated recently to the memory of the late Councillor Pat OMahony, is a reminder of different times(Submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Councillor Pat O'Mahony Marker
The marker is located in the middle of several other markers dedicated to the history of the park and its improvements.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Kennedy Park Bandstand
This bandstand replaced the original, which was removed in 1963.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
