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

William Vincent Wallace

1812–1865

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. William Vincent Wallace Marker

Inscription.
William
Vincent Wallace
1812–1865
Operatic composer
lived here

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 52° 15.576′ N, 7° 6.499′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Colbeck Street south of Lady Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Colbeck St, 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: Charles Kean and William Vincent Wallace (here, next to this marker); Christ Church Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Colbeck Gate (a few steps from this marker); Strongbow and Aoife (a few steps from this marker); The Bishop’s Palace (a few steps

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from this marker); The Widows’ Apartments (a few steps from this marker); The Marriage That Changed History (a few steps from this marker); Thomas L. Mackesy, MD, FRCSI (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . The Life and Work of Irish Composer William Vincent Wallace (Journal of Music in Ireland).

Wallace was born in Colbeck Street, Waterford, the son of a regimental bandmaster who taught him to play almost every instrument.

(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. William Vincent Wallace Marker

The former home of Irish composer William Vincent Wallace.

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.