Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Seαn Norris
19282006
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Seαn Norris Marker
Selected for the Irish team
XVII Olympiad, Rome 1960
Champion of track and field
Noted tenor and star of musicals
Trained here
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 52° 5.328′ N, 7° 37.263′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Saint Mary Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44a St Mary St, Dungarvan, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
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: Mai O'Higgins (within shouting distance of this marker); Tadhg Gaelach Σ Sϊilleabhαin (within shouting distance of this marker); John and James Mulcahy (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Parish Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Peter Crotty (about 120 meters away); Councillor Michael Byrne (about 120 meters away); Dan Fraher (about 120 meters
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Also see . . . Obituary - Seαn Norris (The Guardian, Jul 24, 2006).
Seαn had a passion for fitness and sports, in particular weightlifting, in which he won eight All-Ireland Championships. His lifting of 162lb (73kg) with his right hand is still an unbroken record. His gold at the All-Midlands in 1952 made him the first Irishman to win a British championship. One of his proudest achievements was being selected to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960.(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Seαn was also an accomplished tenor. Having being trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, he won numerous stage credits and county singing awards over the years. In his 70s, he recorded a CD, Some of My Favourite Songs. In 2005 he published his autobiography, This is My Life. Memories captured within its pages include doing a handstand on the top of Blarney Castle, with no safety net.
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Seαn Norris Marker
The marker is located next to St. Mary's St. No. 44.
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 8 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.
