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

Father Theobald Mathew

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Father Theobald Mathew Marker, Side One

Inscription.
Father Theobald Mathew O.F.M. Cap.
Apostle of Temperance
Died in this house
December 8th 1856

Erected by Pioneer Association
on April 10th 1988
to commemorate 150th
anniversary of Fr. Mathew’s
Temperance Movement
10th April 1838

Erected 1988 by Pioneer Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1838.

Location. 51° 51.023′ N, 8° 17.556′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Kilgarvan. It is on West Beach east of Pearse Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 West Beach, Cobh, Munster P24 TD83, 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: Cunard Line Offices (a few steps from this marker); Lusitania Centenary 2015 (within shouting distance of this marker); Radharc Inis Píc / Spike Island View (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Grace O'Brien, 1845 – 1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cork Harbour Tragedy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker

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also named Cork Harbour Tragedy (about 90 meters away); R.M.S. Titanic Memorial (about 120 meters away); Chomhairle Ceantair Uirbigh an Chóibh / Cobh Urban District Council (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.

Also see . . . 8 December, 1856, Father Matthew.

8 December, 1856, Father Matthew, Apostle of Temperance, died at Cobh in County Cork after suffering a stroke on this day. He was born at Thomastown Castle, Co Tipperary in 1790. He was ordained a priest 1814 and spent 24 years in the Diocese of Cork before he began his great Crusade against Drink.

(Submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Father Theobald Mathew Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Father Theobald Mathew Marker, Side Two

West Beach No. 18 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. West Beach No. 18

The former home of Fr. Mathew.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.