Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Dominican Priory, Waterford
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Dominican Priory, Waterford Marker
To commemorate
7th centenary of foundation
of the Dominican Priory
Waterford,
August 8th 1926.
Bishop of Diocese
Most Rev. B. Hackett D.D.
Prior of St Saviours
V. Rev. James T. Crotty O.P.
Mayor
Ald. J. J. Wyley
Erected 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1226.
Location. 52° 15.665′ N, 7° 6.647′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It can be reached from Conduit Lane north of High Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Conduit 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: Mainistir Dhoiminiceach / Black Friars (a few steps from this marker); The Silversmith's Wife (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Hussey (within shouting distance of this marker); Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin (within shouting distance of this marker); Honest John's Last Work (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmund Rice / Éamann Ris (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmund Ignatius Rice (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmund Rice (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.
Also see . . . Blackfriars (Waterford Civic Trust).
The remains of the medieval Dominican Friary called Blackfriars have been in the possession of Waterford City Council since(Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)1577. The nave, although still without a roof has been partially restored by Waterford City Council who intend to use the space provided as a city market. The historic access from Blackfriars’s Lane to the west front of the building, which had been closed off and had passed into private hands, has been acquired by the council and re-opened.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Blackfriars
Blackfriars, the former priory, has been a secular institution since the 16th century and closed for decades.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 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.
