Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Honest John's Last Work

— Waterford Digital Story Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Honest John's Last Work Marker

Inscription.
Architect John Roberts designed and built many of Waterford’s most iconic buildings. In 1790 he designed his last building.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 52° 15.685′ N, 7° 6.694′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Barronstrand Street and Cathedral Street, on the left when traveling south on Barronstrand Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Barronstrand Street, 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); Thomas Hussey (here, next to this marker);

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Edmund Rice (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominican Priory, Waterford (within shouting distance of this marker); Turgesius Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Mainistir Dhoiminiceach / Black Friars (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Francis Meagher (within shouting distance of this marker); The Silversmith's Wife (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . .
1. Waterford Digital Story Trail. The remainder of the marker is accessed with this mobile application. (Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. The Finest 18th century Ecclesiastical Building in Ireland (The Irish Aesthete).

Famously, 20 years after designing Christ Church, in 1793 he was commissioned to design a second cathedral in Waterford: dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity, this was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in Ireland since the Reformation. The commission also proved to be the death of Roberts. Accustomed to rising daily at 6am, one morning he mistakenly got up at three and, going to inspect
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Honest John's Last Work Marker
The marker is located next to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within, designed by John Roberts.
work at the cathedral, he found the place empty: sitting down, he fell asleep and as a result caught a serious chill that resulted in his demise in May 1796 at the age of 84.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.