Trinity Without in Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Francis Hearn
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Proinsias Ó hEathírn

Francis Hearn side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Francis Hearn side of marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English:]
Francis Hearn
Dungarvan
United Irishman

Was hanged on the old Waterford wooden bridge 21 Oct. 1799 for his part in the 1798 Rebellion

[Gaeilge:]
Proinsias Ó hEathírn
Dún Garbhán
Éireannach Aontaithe

Crochadh é den sean droichead 21 D.F. 1799 as a bheith páirteach in Éirí Amach 1798

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1799.

Location. 52° 15.835′ N, 7° 7.13′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Trinity Without. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Merchant's Quay, on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Bridge Street, Waterford, Munster X91 EA36, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacob (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Mary Plunkett (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Waterford / Stáisiúin Port Láirge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Kent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Irish Freedom Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Thomas Francis Meagher (approx. half a kilometer away); Turgesius Tower (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Edmund Rice (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Hearn, Francis (d. 1799) (Waterford County Museum).

Francis Hearn was from Dungarvan. His uncles were Thomas, Vicar General and Dean of Waterford and Francis, President of the Irish College, Louvain, and P.P. of St. Patrick’s, Waterford...Hearn’s trial took place in Waterford on 16/17 October, 1799 in the County Grand Jury Room, Waterford. He was charged ‘with being an Active person aiding and assisting in the present rebellion, with having been present wilfully aiding and assisting at a treasonable meeting held for traitorous purposes, and also with having administered unlawful
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Proinsias Ó hEathírn side of marker
oaths in furtherance of the rebellion existing within this Kingdom.’ When the court-martial resumed the following day Hearn changed his plea to Guilty and threw himself at the mercy of the court. This change of heart had no effect and the judge sentenced Hearn to death.

(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Francis Hearn / Proinsias Ó hEathírn Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

3. Francis Hearn / Proinsias Ó hEathírn Marker

The markers are located at the corner of Treacy's Hotel, one on either side of a corner.

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 13 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.

Francis Hearn⎯⎯⎯Proinsias Ó hEathírn

Francis Hearn
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Proinsias Ó hEathírn