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

Edmund Ignatius Rice

1762–1844

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Edmund Ignatius Rice Marker

Inscription.
Founder of the Irish
Christian Brothers
lived here

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 52° 15.638′ N, 7° 6.685′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Arundel Lane east of Broad Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Arundel Lane, Waterford, Munster, 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: Edmund Rice / Éamann Ris (here, next to this marker); The Cockle Women (a few steps from this marker); The Silversmith's Wife (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominican Priory, Waterford (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Mainistir Dhoiminiceach / Black Friars (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmund Rice (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hussey (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Edmund Ignatius Rice (Wikipedia).

Edmund Ignatius Rice, F.P.M., C.F.C. was a Catholic missionary and educationalist who founded two institutes of religious brothers: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers.

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

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Edmund Ignatius Rice Marker

This marker is the lower of two plaques honoring Edmund Rice.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 15 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.