Dún Garbhán in Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin Marker
In omós do Thadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin, file, diagaire, agus “aspal na Mumhan.” “Ón Naomh-Spioraid do shíolraigh gach siolla ‘na dhuain.” I nDún Garbhán a chum sé a dhuanta diaga. Fuair sé “bás naofa, lá naofa, áit naofa” ar aifreann san ardeaglais i bPort Láirge ar an Domhnach an 19 Aibreán 1795. I mBaile Uí Fhlaithimín a cuireadh é.
In tribute to Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin, poet, theologian and “Apostle of Munster,” whose outstanding work includes Duain Íosa, Duain Dé Ghlán and Duain Chroí Íosa, sacred poems of exceptional merit written while living in Dungarvan. He died 19th April 1795 in Waterford Cathedral. He is buried in Ballylaneen.
Mo shlán le dútharacht d’Éirinn
is do Ghaeil bhocht le gile grá.
Mo shlán do dhúiche dhéarach
ghlan Dhéiseacha uile ghnáth.
Mo shlán le Dún na meithbhreac
na seimhthear‘s na mbrúinneall mbán.
Do thráchtadh liomsa ar naofacht
an Aonmhic sin d‘thuiling pais.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1795.
Location. 52° 5.354′ N, 7° 37.272′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on 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: Seán Norris (within shouting distance of this marker); John and James Mulcahy (within shouting distance of this marker); Mai O'Higgins (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flame of Hope (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dan Fraher (about 90 meters away); Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration (about 90 meters away); Daily Balance (about 120 meters away); Councillor Michael Byrne (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Ó Súilleabháin, Tadhg ‘Gaelach’ (Vincent Morley, Dictionary of Irish Biography).
Sometime in the 1760s Ó Súilleabháin moved to Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and about the same time he had(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)a profound religious conversion as a result of which he turned his back on secular literature – a decision that was deplored in verse by the Co. Clare poet Tomás Ó Míodhcháin, who also praised Ó Súilleabháin's learning and mentioned his knowledge of Latin and Greek. Ó Súilleabháin continued to compose verse but for the rest of his life he appears to have concentrated entirely on religious topics. He produced a series of finely crafted poems in simple but elegant language – many of which were set to popular airs – on such devotional themes as the persons of the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary, chastity, the rosary, and the patron saint of the Decies, St Declan.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 20262. Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin MarkerThe marker is located next to the sign for St. Mary's Street.
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.
