Dún Garbhán in Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
James FX O’Brien
1828 – 1905
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. James FX O’Brien Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 52° 5.341′ N, 7° 37.038′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Dún Garbhán. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Thompson's Lane on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 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: St. Garvan’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dungarvan Town (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Augustine's Catholic Church (about 120 meters away); A.T.G.W.U. (about 120 meters away); Cuan Dhún Garbhán / Dungarvan Harbour (about 150 meters away); Peter Crotty (about 150 meters away); St. Mary's Church of Ireland (about 180 meters away); Remember 98 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . O'Brien, James Francis Xavier (Owen McGee, Dictionary of Irish Biography).
O'Brien, James Francis Xavier (1828–1905), nationalist, was born 16 October 1828 in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, second son of Timothy O'Brien (d. 1854), a prosperous merchant; nothing(Submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)is known of his mother...By 1864, due to his past association with O'Leary as well as the Fenian Brotherhood in America, he had become a frequent contributor to the Irish People. His columns (published under the pen name ‘De L'Abbaye’) were generally considered the most anti-clerical in the paper, although he was, in reality, a devout catholic and no longer so very keen a rebel.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. James FX O’Brien Marker
The marker is located on this building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
