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

Bartholomew Mosse

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

1. Bartholomew Mosse Marker

Inscription.
Dr. Bartholomew Mosse (1712–59)
Founder of the Rotunda Hospital
Dublin 1745
was born here in Annefield House
which was built by his father
Rev. Canon Thomas Mosse
Rector of Maryborough (1691–1731)

Erected by Laois Heritage Society
March 1996

Erected 1996 by Laois Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.

Location. 53° 2.164′ N, 7° 17.483′ W. Marker is in Portlaoise, Leinster, in County Laois. It is in Borris Little. It is on Dublin Road east of Borris Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Leinster R32 WV6E, 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

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of this marker: The County Infirmary (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Fintan's Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 4th Battalion Leinster Regiment Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); World War I Centennial Plaque (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Irish Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Portlaoise United Nations Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Presentation Convent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); SS Peter and Paul Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portlaoise.

Also see . . . Bartholomew Mosse (Wikipedia).

Bartholomew Mosse (1712 – 16 February 1759) was an Irish surgeon and impresario responsible for founding the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.

(Submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Annefield House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

2. Annefield House

The house is currently private property used by several organizations.

Dublin Lying-in-Hospital. image. Click for full size.

Wellcome Collection gallery (2018-03-29)

3. Dublin Lying-in-Hospital.

The original hospital facility purchased by Dr. Mosse in Dublin.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.