Newtown in Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
John J Hearne
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Seán S Ó hEachtheigeirn
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. John J Hearne / Seán S Ó hEachtheigeirn Marker
[English:]1893–1969
Architect of 1937 Irish Constitution
&
1st Irish Ambassador to USA 1950–1960 was born here
Seán S Ó hEachtheigeirn
1893–1969
Dreachtóir Bhunreacht
na hÉireann
1937
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 52° 15.518′ N, 7° 6.261′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Newtown. It is on William Street south of George's Quay, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 William 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: William Hobson (about 120 meters
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Also see . . . Hearne, John Joseph (Dictionary of Irish Biography).
Hearne, John Joseph (1893–1969), diplomat and lawyer, was born 4 November 1893 at 8 William St., Waterford, fourth son and sixth among seven children of Alderman Richard Hearne, mayor of Waterford and leather merchant, and Alice Mary Hearne (née Power).(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. John J Hearne / Seán S Ó hEachtheigeirn Marker
The two plaques are placed side-by-side above the entrance to 8 William Street.
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 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
