Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
St. Garvan’s Church
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. St. Garvan’s Church Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 52° 5.339′ N, 7° 36.976′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Castle Street west of Davitts Quay, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Castle 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: Dungarvan Town (a few steps from this marker); James FX O’Brien (within shouting distance of this marker); A.T.G.W.U. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cuan Dhún Garbhán / Dungarvan Harbour (about 90 meters away); St. Augustine's Catholic Church (about 180 meters away); St. Mary's Church of Ireland (about 180 meters away); Remember 98 (about 210 meters away); Peter Crotty (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Ruins & Monuments. (Dungarvan Tourist Office, Facebook).
Opposite the entrance to Dungarvan Castle is the remains of a 16th century building known as St. Garvan's Church. It was given this title by local historians at the turn of the 20th century, it is thought to be the remains of a church built by St. Garvan, the alleged founder of Dungarvan.(Submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
It's thought that the building was originally a two story merchant's house ratherthan a church. In 1920 the headquarters of the Dungarvan Electric Light Company was established here and electric lighting was introduced for the first time in the town.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. St. Garvan’s Church Marker
The marker is located across from Dungarvan Castle--it is obscured on the right-hand side of this photo by a post.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. St. Garvan’s Church
Looking through the fencing at the ruins of St. Garvan's Church.
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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
