Dϊn Garbhαn in Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
John and James Mulcahy
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. John and James Mulcahy Marker
On this street in 1807
John and James Mulcahy
opened the third school of the
Irish Christian Brothers
where they taught and lived until they moved to Shandon in 1811. They moved to the present location of the school in 1835 and remained there until the departure of the Brothers from Dungarvan in 1992.
Moladh go deo lι Dia
Praise be to God forever
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 52° 5.351′ N, 7° 37.221′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Dϊn Garbhαn. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Grattan Square, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Main Street, 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: Tadhg Gaelach Σ Sϊilleabhαin (within shouting distance of this marker); Seαn Norris (within shouting distance of this marker); Dan Fraher
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Dungarvan CBS (Wikipedia).
Dungarvan CBS is a secondary school in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. It was founded in 1807, and is one of the oldest Christian Brothers schools in the world.(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Dungarvan CBS an Edmund Rice School. (Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. John and James Mulcahy Marker
The original site of the Christian Brothers school, which is still in operation at a different location in town.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 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.
