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

Mai O'Higgins

 
 
Mai O'Higgins Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Mai O'Higgins Marker
Inscription.
Mai O’Higgins
Songwriter & Poet
was born here

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicWomen.
 
Location. 52° 5.312′ N, 7° 37.268′ 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: 38 St Mary 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: Seαn Norris (within shouting distance of this marker); Tadhg Gaelach Σ Sϊilleabhαin (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Parish Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John and James Mulcahy (about 90 meters away); Peter Crotty (about 120 meters away); Dan Fraher (about 150 meters away); The Flame of Hope (about 150 meters away); Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
 
Also see . . .  Dungarvan My Hometown (Dermot O'Brien - Topic). (This song is Mai O'Higgins' best known composition) (Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
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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. Photo   1. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 22, 2026