Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Remember 98
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Remember 98 Marker
I g-cuimne ar
Éamonn Paor
Do crocaḋ i nDúngarḃán
ar son gráḋ tíre san m-bliaḋain 1798
Agus i gcuimne ar na laocraiḋ calma groiḋe
do ṫroid agus ṫug a g-cuid fola
ar son na h-Éireann san m-bliaḋain céudna
Go mbeannuiġiḋ Dia an cúis ar ṫroideadar ar a son
In memory of
Edmond Power
who was hanged in Dungarvan for his love of country in 1798. Also in memory of the heroes of ’98 who fought and shed their blood for Ireland.
May God bless the cause for which they fought.
Erected 1903.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 52° 5.235′ N, 7° 37.014′ W. Memorial is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Jacknell Street and Quay Street, on the left when traveling west on Jacknell Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 7 Jacknell St, Dungarvan, Munster X35 A434, Ireland. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this memorial 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. Mary's Church of Ireland (within shouting distance of this marker); A.T.G.W.U. (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cuan Dhún Garbhán / Dungarvan Harbour (about 150 meters away); St. Garvan’s Church (about 210 meters away); James FX O’Brien (about 210 meters away); Dungarvan Town (about 210 meters away); Peter Crotty (about 240 meters away); John and James Mulcahy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Power, Edmond (d. 1799).
Edmond was arrested in September 1799 and taken to Waterford where he was courtmartialled in October of that year and sentenced to be hanged. A monument in the form of a celtic cross by Molloy of Callen was erected to his memory in the Park. (This is the only 1798 memorial in Co. Waterford). It was officially unveiled by Richard Henebry in 1903, six years after it was first planned.(Submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Remember 98 Marker
A close-up of the Irish language text.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. Remember 98 Marker
A close-up of the English language text.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
4. Dungarvan Town Park
The memorial is located in Dungarvan Town Park, near the bandstand.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
