Rotunda in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Éire 1798 Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
1. Éire 1798 Memorial Marker, Side One
(Inscription)A leac yo do togeaḋ é le arḃainc gur ar an ḃláiṫce ro ḃó ḃí con liġin lúaín na reaḃm. I rríoṫún Arḃeata nuaiḋ ris díoġas agur nar cuireaḋ cuim bair aḋṁuiġceoiṫṫide Saoirṡealt na hÉireann. Sun go ḃeaṁfaneaḋ urṡnaṁ agur from meartaċ Éireann dar ḟulaing ḃ ríor clann na nGaodal ar ḟel Saoirṡe do craoḃṡġaolaḋ agur do buanuġaḋ agur le ruaġaire o'r apo go ḃfuil muinġin laideir na nGaoda i ndearṁuiġ agur i goreideaṁuine na ḃfear a ḃfuil a n-ainmneaḋa ríor ar aṁuir ro le ḋur ḃoṫar to n-oiḃreaġaḋ riaḋ go ḟoill Saoirṡealt na hÉireann. Mí Márta 1903.
This stone was raised to show that on this green the meeting was held. In the resolution of Athboy, with zeal and determination, the volunteers of the Irish Republic were acknowledged. That the spirit and courage of Ireland’s children who suffered greatly for the cause of freedom would be spread and sustained, and by their pursuit, there is strong confidence among the Gaels in the memory and beliefs of the men whose names are truly recorded here, that their path of work will always uphold the Irish Republic. March 1903.
(Plaque)
Within this park once stood Newgate Prison associated in dark and evil days with the doing to death of confessors of Irish liberty, who gave their lives to vindicate their country’s right to national independence.
This memorial is erected to perpetuate their memory, to honour their motives and to inculcate a grateful reverence in Irish minds for sacrifices thus nobly made for freedom and to proclaim Ireland’s fidelity to the principles of the men whose names are hereon inscribed in the belief that these will yet redeem and regenerate our fatherland from subjection.
Erected 1903.
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Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 53° 20.966′ N, 6° 16.26′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Rotunda. It is at the intersection of Little Britain Street and Green Street, on the left when traveling east on Little Britain Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Little Britain St, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Mallet F.R.S. (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sean McLoughlin (about 180 meters away); Arran Street East (Church and Graveyard) (about 180 meters away); John Ingram (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Four Courts Garrison / Garastún na gCiethre Cúirteanna (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Padre Pio (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Penneys (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Birthplace of Sir John Gilbert (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
2. Éire 1798 Memorial Marker, Side Two
Also see . . .
1. Statues of Dublin: Erin at Newgate Prison, St. Michan’s Park (Come Here to Me!).
The statue of Erin on the monument is notable for its nationalistic features. She is shown for example next to a Wolfhound, and a Celtic Cross is visible alongside her. She clutches a wreath. The monument was begin in 1898 and completed and unveiled in 1903. Today, it sits rather oddly it should be said in the centre of a playground, and for a statue only a minutes walk from Capel Street it is perhaps one many Dubliners are unaware of.(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Newgate Prison, Dublin (Wikipedia).
Newgate Prison was a place of detention in Dublin, Ireland. It was initially located at Cornmarket, near Christ Church Cathedral, on the south side of the Liffey and was originally one of the city gates before being moved to a new purpose built prison on Green Street on the north side of the city in 1781. The prison finally closed in 1863 while the building was demolished in 1893. The site today contains Saint Michan's Park(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)while the remains of the prison's boundary walls still form part of the boundary of the park.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 20263. Éire 1798 MemorialThe Statue of Erin was erected in the middle of St Michan's Park. The faces on the monument are of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, and Henry and John Sheares.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
4. Éire 1798 Memorial
The plaque is found in the rear of the statue, referring to the site's former use as Newgate Prison.
By James Cartwright, Public Domain
5. Newgate Prison, Dublin - Green street front
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
6. St. Michan's Park
The grounds of St. Michan's park mirror in part the grounds of the former prison.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
