Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
John Hennessy
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. John Hennessy Marker
John Hennessy
Cobh historian and ex-boxer.
Cobh Person of the Year (2005)
Cork Historian of the Year Award (2023)
In recognition of his work for
Great Island Historical Society and
Cork Boxing
Sponsored by Cuppacity
Erected by The Cork Ex Boxers Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 51° 51.021′ N, 8° 17.716′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It is on Casement Square north of Westbourne Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Casement Square, Cobh, Munster, 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: Lusitania Peace Memorial (a few steps from this marker); S.S. Lusitania (a few steps from this marker); RMS Mauretania (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lusitania Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); James Connolly (within shouting distance of this marker); Rob Roy Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonia OSullivan (within shouting
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Also see . . . John Hennessy, a Cobh legend and passionate advocate for Cork boxing (The Echo, Sept. 11 2023). (Submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. John Hennessy Marker
The marker is located beneath the street sign in this image.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
