Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
God’s People’s House
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. God’s People’s House Marker
On All Souls’ Day 2 November 1478 this almshouse was founded by Dean John Collyn with the support of Mayor James Rice
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1478.
Location. 52° 15.612′ N, 7° 6.452′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Cathedral Square east of Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Cathedral Square, 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: Lewis Chess Set (here, next to this marker); John Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Madness and Loss in WWI (within shouting distance of this marker); Chairman's Arch (within
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Also see . . . New 'wake museum' opens in Ireland and covers everything to do with death (Irish Star).
Ireland's newest museum has a rather niche offering, exploring the customs, traditions, and superstitions surrounding death. It is housed in the oldest urban domestic building in Ireland, the former Dean John Collyn’s Almshouse retirement home at Cathedral Square in Waterford. Also called ‘God’s People’s House’, it was founded in 1478 on All Souls Day, November 2 - also known as the Day of the Dead.(Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. God’s People’s House Marker
The marker is located above the door of this Cathedral Street building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
