Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Dan Fraher
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Dan Fraher Marker
18521929
Sportsman & scholar
lived here
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 52° 5.397′ N, 7° 37.24′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Grattan Square and Thomas Francis Meagher Street, on the right when traveling north on Grattan Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Grattan Square, 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: The Flame of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration (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); Daily Balance (about 90 meters away); Dungarvan Bridge (about 120 meters away); Seαn Norris (about 120 meters away); Mai O'Higgins (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Fraher, Dan (1852-1929) (Waterford County Museum).
He was a promoter of the Irish language and in 1888 he started Irish classes in Dungarvan. He was also a collector of Irish manuscripts.(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Dan, a noted sportsman, leased land from Captain Richard Curran at Shandonin 1885 which he developed into a sports ground. This was used for football, athletics, and later for the Dungarvan Agricultural Show and for visiting circuses. Major improvements were carried out in recent years and the field was re-opened in 1995 as The Fraher Field.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Dan Fraher Marker
The marker is located to the north of Grattan Square.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. Dan Fraher Marker
The former home of Dan Fraher.
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.
