Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
A.T.G.W.U.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. A.T.G.W.U. Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 52° 5.288′ N, 7° 36.97′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Quay Street north of Bath Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Quay 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: Cuan Dhϊn Garbhαn / Dungarvan Harbour (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Garvans Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dungarvan Town (about 90 meters away); Remember 98 (about 120 meters away); James FX OBrien (about 120 meters away); St. Mary's Church of Ireland (about 120 meters away); Peter Crotty (about 210 meters away); John and James Mulcahy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Dickens Leather Co. Ltd. Cast Iron Signs c.1937 (Waterford County Museum).
The Dungarvan leather factory was one of the biggest employers in(Submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)the town. The factory was built in 1937 and employed over one hundred people. The official opening was performed by the Minister for Industry and Commerce, Seαn Lemass on 3rd May 1937. The factory closed in May 1996.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. A.T.G.W.U. Marker
The marker is located in a nook affixed to the ruins of an older stone building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
