Trinity Without in Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Thomas Hussey

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Thomas Hussey Marker

Inscription.
Thomas Hussey
Bishop of Waterford & Lismore
1794 – 1803
Diplomat and first President of Maynooth is buried in these Cathedral Grounds

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 52° 15.685′ N, 7° 6.691′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Trinity Without. It is at the intersection of Barronstrand Street and Cathedral Street on Barronstrand Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Barronstrand St, Waterford, Munster X91 WD68, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin (here, next to this marker); Honest John's Last Work

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(here, next to this marker); Edmund Rice (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominican Priory, Waterford (within shouting distance of this marker); Mainistir Dhoiminiceach / Black Friars (within shouting distance of this marker); Turgesius Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Francis Meagher (within shouting distance of this marker); The Silversmith's Wife (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Thomas Hussey (Dáire Keogh, Dictionary of Irish Biography).

Hussey, Thomas (1746–1803), catholic bishop of Waterford and Lismore, was born in Harristown, Co. Meath. Educated at Seville, he was ordained to the priesthood on 25 March 1769 and was immediately appointed one of the chaplains to the Spanish ambassador in London. Hussey's time in the British capital placed him within an influential circle which included William Pitt, Charles James Fox, and Samuel Johnson. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1792 and established a significant friendship with Edmund Burke; the latter served as Hussey's political mentor, while the
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within
The marker is located adjacent to this 1793 cathedral.
cleric became Burke's principal Irish correspondent during his last years.

(Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within Graveyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

3. Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within Graveyard

A view of the graveyard behind the cathedral, which include the remains of Thomas Hussey.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 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 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.