Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Strongbow and Aoife
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Strongbow and Aoife Marker
25th August 1170
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1170.
Location. 52° 15.577′ N, 7° 6.483′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It can be reached from the intersection of Colbeck Street and Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Colbeck 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 distance of this marker: Christ Church Cathedral (here, next to this marker); The Bishop’s Palace (here, next to this marker); The Widows’ Apartments (here, next to this marker); The Marriage That Changed History (a few steps from this
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Also see . . . Strongbow and Aoife (Lavery Ring).
On Sunday the 26 August 1170 a marriage took place in Waterford’s Christ Church Cathedral which changed the course of Irish history – that of Aoife McMurrough and Richard de Clare Earl of Striguil who was commonly known as Strongbow. Strongbow and his band of Anglo-Norman Knights and mercenaries had arrived in Ireland in 1170 to support the ousted King of Leinster, Dermot McMurrough regain his Kingdom. In exchange for his support, Dermot had promised Strongbow the hand of his beautiful daughter Aoife in marriage and to make him heir to the kingdom of Leinster. Following a successful three day siege of Waterford, and ‘amid the smouldering ruins of the town’, Strongbow and Aoife were married in the cathedral. This piece commemorates this wedding.(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Strongbow and Aoife
The wedding took place in Christ Church Cathedral, the modern version of which is seen in this photo.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. Strongbow and Aoife
This 8 foot bronze statue was created by Irish artists Liam Lavery and Eithne Ring.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
