Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Dungarvan Bridge
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Dungarvan Bridge Marker
Lower plaque:
Edmond P. Finn
Dromina, Charleville, Co. Cork
Re-built this bridge in 1916
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 52° 5.462′ N, 7° 37.199′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Davitts Quay north of Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Davitts Quay, 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: Dan Fraher (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Flame of Hope (about 150 meters away); Daily Balance (about 150 meters away); Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration (about 150 meters away); John and James Mulcahy (about 210 meters away); Tadhg Gaelach Σ Sϊilleabhαin (about 210 meters away); Seαn Norris (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Peter Crotty (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . Our Heritage in Stone - Dungarvan Bridge (Waterford County Museum).
This bridge was an important development for the people of Dungarvan(Submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)in the early 1800s...There was a competition between the Duke of Devonshire and the Marquis of Waterford as to who would get the bridge built first. The marquis wanted the bridge to be funded by the Grand Jury and the duke was willing to pay for it himself. Most people were happy for the duke to fund the project which he did...The final design consisted of only one arch with the others replaced by a long causeway. The engineer in charge of the project was Yorkshire native Jesse Hartley (and builder of Liverpool Docks) who married local lady Ellen Penny while based in Dungarvan to oversee the works between 1809 and 1818. The bridge was completed after much difficulty and opened to the public in 1816. It is a testament to the skills of the engineer and the stonemasons and others who built it that it has survived the weather and heavy traffic of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Dungarvan Bridge Marker
The marker is located near the entrance to the bridge, towards the quay.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. Duke of Devonshire (Dungarvan) Bridge
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, 3. submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
