Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
“No Pasaran”
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. “No Pasaran” Marker
This monument was unveiled by Michael O’Riordan & Jack J.L. Jones, veterans of the XV International Brigade, on Friday, July 8th, 2004, in the presence of:
Jim Nolan, Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Relatives and Friends of the Waterford International Brigaders.
Cllr. Seamus Ryan, Mayor of Waterford.
Sculptor: Michael Warren ’04
(West Plaque:)
Erected to the memory of those Waterford men who fought in defence of the Spanish Republic in the ranks of the XV International Brigade
1936–1938
Frank Edwards, Barrack Street • Jackie Hunt, New Street • Johnny Kelly, Barrack Street • Harry Kennedy, Cooke Street • Jackie Lemon, Olaf Street • Peter O’Connor, Poleberry & Parnell St. • John O’Shea, Kilmeaden • Johnny Power, Newtown • Paddy Power, Newtown • Willie Power, Newtown • Mossie Quinlan, South Parade, killed in action on the Jarama Front
No Pasarán
Erected 2004.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 52° 15.574′ N, 7° 6.47′ W. Memorial is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Colbeck Street and Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling south on Colbeck Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 4 Colbeck Street, Waterford, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: The Widows’ Apartments (a few steps from this marker); Cearnóg an Bhunreachta / Constitution Square
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Also see . . .
1. Waterford honours her Anti-Fascists (An Phoblacht, May 6 2004).
"No Pasaran!" will be engraved on a memorial sculpture in Waterford City this summer. At a meeting of nearly 150 people in City Hall on 25 March an appeal was launched to fund a monument to the eleven Waterford Volunteers who fought in the International Brigade in the anti-fascist war in Spain in 1936-'38.(Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. The Waterford men who fought Franco 1936-1938 (WLR FM).
Mayor Seamus Walsh explained "In 1936, eleven young men from Waterford were amongst the 145 Irish men who answered the call to fight against fascism and to defend a(Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)democratically elected government in Spain. Those men were Frank Edwards, Jackie Hunt, Johnny Kelly, Harry Kennedy, Jackie Lemon, Peter O’Connor, John O’Shea, Johnny Power, Paddy Power, Willie Power, and Mossie Quinlan. The XVth International Brigade, comprised of some 45,000 volunteers from 54 countries, over 60 of whom, including Mossie Quinlan, made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives on Spanish soil."Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 20262. “No Pasaran” MarkerThis sculpture honors the fighters who joined the XV International Brigade to fight for the Spanish Republic during the Civil War, particularly the 11 volunteers from Waterford.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. “No Pasaran” Marker
This marker honors the men of Waterford who volunteered for battle.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
4. Spanish Civil War Memorial
The memorial is located next to Bishop's Palace on Constitution Square.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
