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

Waterford XVth International Brigade Volunteers Memorial

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Waterford XVth International Brigade Volunteers Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of the eleven Waterford volunteers who fought in defence of the Spanish Republic in the ranks of the XVth International Brigade

Unveiled by
Mayor of Waterford City and County Council

Cllr. Seamus Ryan
May 1st 2026

Erected 2026 by Waterford City & County Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 52° 15.551′ N, 7° 6.488′ W. Memorial is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Colbeck Street and Parnell Street, on the right when traveling south on Colbeck Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3 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: Waterford Arms

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(here, next to this marker); William Vincent Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Francis Meagher / Tomás Proinsias Ó Meachair (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11th 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Colbeck Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); In ómós do na Gael / Irish Service Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Widows’ Apartments (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 . . . 90th anniversary of 11 Waterford men fighting in the Spanish Civil War (Waterford News, Apr 27 2026).

In 1936, 11 Waterford men left home to go and fight in the Spanish Civil War as part of the Fifteenth International Brigade...Honouring these men has been important to Mayor Cllr Seamus Ryan for over 20 years. He was on the founding committee to get a landmark in Waterford dedicated to the 11 men. He unveiled the monument back in 2004 and it was his first act as Mayor of Waterford. Now his second term as Mayor is coming to an end, and celebrating
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Waterford XVth International Brigade Volunteers Memorial
The marker is located on Colbeck Street, near the Waterford Coat of Arms on the site of the former Waterford Arms Hotel.
those men with a new plaque will be one of his last public engagements.

(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 11 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.