Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Flame of Hope
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. The Flame of Hope Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 2003.
Location. 52° 5.399′ N, 7° 37.266′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Grattan Square and Saint Mary Street, on the left when traveling east on Grattan Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Munster X35 X317, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Dan Fraher (within shouting distance of this marker); Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Daily Balance (within shouting distance of this marker); Tadhg Gaelach Σ Sϊilleabhαin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John and James Mulcahy (about 90 meters away); Seαn Norris (about 120 meters away); Dungarvan Bridge (about 150 meters away); Mai O'Higgins (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Flame of Hope (Special Olympics) (Wikipedia)
this page online
The Flame of Hope is the symbol of the Special Olympics Games. It is used much in the same spirit as the Olympic Flame at the Olympic Games, the Flame of Hope is lit during a traditional ceremony in Athens, Greece.(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. The Flame of Hope Marker
The marker is located on the window of Grattan Square No. 18, currently home to the Bank of Ireland.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
