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

William Vincent Wallace

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. William Vincent Wallace Marker

Inscription.
William Vincent Wallace
Musician and Composer
Born in Waterford Mar. 11, 1812
Died in Paris Oct. 12, 1865
Buried in Kensal Green London

Maritana • Lurline
☘☘☘
The Amber Witch
etc.

Erected by his Admirers 1914
William Charles May, Sculptor

Erected 1914.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1812.

Location. 52° 15.538′ N, 7° 6.479′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Catherine Street and Parnell Street, on the left when traveling south on Catherine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Catherine Street, 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

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distance of this marker: Thomas Francis Meagher / Tomás Proinsias Ó Meachair (a few steps from this marker); Waterford Arms (a few steps from this marker); Waterford XVth International Brigade Volunteers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11th 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); In ómós do na Gael / Irish Service Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William F. Peare (within shouting distance of this marker); Colbeck Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); “No Pasaran” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Maryland House, 17 The Mall, Catherine Street, Waterford.

A prominently-sited house of Georgian proportions, which retains some of its original form and early fabric, including fittings to the window openings and a simple Classical-style doorcase. The cartouches, carved by William Charles May (n. d.), are of some artistic interest, and enhance the design quality of the composition. Radically altered in the late twentieth century, the inappropriate shopfront and the addition of two attic
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. William Vincent Wallace Marker
The marker is located beneath the sign for Catherine Street on the side of the building.
storeys have detracted considerably from the overall appearance of the house. The house is of additional significance in the locality for its historic associations with William Vincent Wallace (1812 - 1865), composer.

(Submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.