Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration Marker

Inscription.
To commemorate the founders, employees, suppliers and customers of
Shandon Dairy Ltd.,
Dungarvan Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., 1921–1964
Waterford Co-Operative Society Ltd., 1964–1988
Waterford Foods Plc., 1988–1997
Avonmore Waterford Group Plc., 1997–1999

These companies, together with a committed and innovative workforce, developed on this site a food processing facility of the highest international standards. This plaque is raised in tribute to the foresight, courage and enterprise of the founders and to the workforce who, by their endeavours, made a historic contribution to the industrial, commercial and social life of Dungarvan and County Waterford.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 52° 5.401′ N, 7° 37.305′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on O'Connell Street west of Grattan Square, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 O'Connell St, Dungarvan, Munster, 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: Daily Balance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flame of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Dan Fraher (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John and James Mulcahy (about 120 meters away); Seán Norris (about 150 meters away); Dungarvan Bridge (about 150 meters away); Mai O'Higgins (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.

Also see . . . Dungarvan Creamery (Waterford County Museum).

It was not until 1920 that a co-operative creamery was set up in Dungarvan...a premises was acquired and fitted out at the northwest corner of Grattan Square (backing on to the rear of Shandon Dairies) and Simon Fitzpatrick, previously of Dromtariffe Co-op in Cork was appointed first manager. The first milk was taken on in May 1921. The committee of the new co-op clearly were an ambitious group, as a grain mill was quickly installed and began operations in 1922.

(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration Marker

The longtime dairy co-op is now a medical centre.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

3. Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration Marker

Near the entrance to the longtime co-op, a statue named "Daily Balance" stands as a salute to the dairy industry. The marker can be seen in the rear of this photo.

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 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.