Maryborough in Portlaoise in County Laois, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Colonel James Fitzmaurice

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

1. Colonel James Fitzmaurice Marker

Inscription.
Colonel James Fitzmaurice D.F.C.
1898–1965

Pioneer
International Aviator

Attended this school commencing in 1905.

Erected by Bord Fáilte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 53° 2.133′ N, 7° 17.925′ W. Marker is in Portlaoise, Leinster, in County Laois. It is in Maryborough. It is on Church Street east of Railway Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Church Street, Portlaoise, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: St. Mary’s C.B.S. (a few steps from this marker); Dún Phort Laoise / The Fort of Portlaoise (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Fort of Maryborough (within shouting distance of this marker); Odlums’ Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Portlaoise Vocational School (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuidíonn siúinéir Sasanach leis an Dún a thógáil / An English Carpenter Helps to Build the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St Peter’s Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fitzmaurice Place (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portlaoise.

Also see . . . James Fitzmaurice (Wikipedia).

James Michael Christopher Fitzmaurice DFC (6 January 1898 – 26 September 1965) was an Irish aviation pioneer. He was a member of the crew of the Bremen, which made the first successful trans-Atlantic aircraft flight from East to West on 12–13 April 1928...On 23 May 1902, at the age of four, Fitzmaurice moved with his parents to a house on Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Ireland. Fitzmaurice attended St. Mary's, a Christian Brothers School in Maryborough (Portlaoise) until shortly before his 16th birthday.

(Submitted on July 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

2. Colonel James Fitzmaurice Marker

The marker is located on the former site of the St. Mary's Christian Brothers School.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.