Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Peter Crotty
(The Iron Man)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Peter Crotty Marker
(The Iron Man)
19252003
Four times national champion
Boxer of the
XV Olympiad, Helsinki 1952
European Golden Gloves
Team 1951
Boxed here
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 52° 5.319′ N, 7° 37.163′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Saint Augustine Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 St Augustine St, Dungarvan, Munster X35 CK33, 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: John and James Mulcahy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Seαn Norris (about 120 meters away); Mai O'Higgins (about 120 meters away); Tadhg Gaelach Σ Sϊilleabhαin (about 150 meters away); James FX OBrien (about 150 meters away); Dan Fraher (about 180 meters away); St. Mary's Parish Church (about 180 meters away); St. Mary's Church of Ireland (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Crotty, Peter ('Pete') (Turlough O'Riordan, Dictionary of Irish Biography).
Crotty, Peter ('Pete') (19252003), boxer, called the 'Iron Man of Dungarvan ', was born(Submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)4 September 1925 at Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford...Representing Ireland at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics summer games, Crotty lost to Harry Gunnarsson of Sweden (24 July 1952). Well ahead on points as the second round commenced, Crotty had an old wound over his eye re-opened by the Swede's head. The fight was stopped on medical grounds and a technical knockout was awarded against Crotty. Controversy ensued, as the Irish team felt Gunnarsson should have been disqualified for butting with his head and that the wound inflicted was not serious enough to merit stopping the bout. This defeat effectively marked the end of Crotty's career.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Peter Crotty Marker
The marker is located outside the Waterford County Museum.
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 5 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
