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

Richard H. Ryland

1788–1866

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Richard H. Ryland Marker

Inscription. Clergyman, historian, antiquarian and author lived here

Erected by Waterford Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 52° 15.578′ N, 7° 6.369′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on The Mall west of Mall Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 The Mall, Waterford, Munster X91 FP63, 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: Cumann Wolfe Tone / Wolfe Tone Club (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Douglass (within shouting distance of this marker); Theatre Royal / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Manahan

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Hobson (within shouting distance of this marker); Vedrarfjordr (within shouting distance of this marker); Vincent Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); Choristers’ Hall and Mayor’s Wine Vault (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Ryland, Rev. Richard Hopkins (1788-1866) (Waterford County Museum).

Ryland was an amateur historian and is best known as the author of The History, Topography and Antiquities of the County and City of Waterford, published in 1824. The book was dedicated to the Duke of Devonshire. A facsimile edition was published in 1982 by Wellbrook press, Kilkenny. This was the first Waterford history after Charles Smith’s publication of 1746.

(Submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Richard H. Ryland Marker

The marker is affixed to this brick building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.