Maryborough in Portlaoise in County Laois, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
William Dargan
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
1. William Dargan Marker
William Dargan (1799–1867)
Tógálaí, Daonchara, fear as Laois:
Bunaitheoir an Iarnróid in Éirinn.
Cuireadh suas an phlaic seo ar chomóradh 150 bliain a bháis.
William Dargan (1799–1867)
Builder, Philanthropist, Laoisman:
the Father of Irish railways.
This plaque was erected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his death.
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 53° 2.219′ N, 7° 18.082′ W. Marker is in Portlaoise, Leinster, in County Laois. It is in Maryborough. It can be reached from the intersection of Coote Street and Station Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on Platform 2 of Portlaoise Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Coote Street, Portlaoise, Leinster R32 CTY4, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railway Station (a few steps from this marker); Colonel James Fitzmaurice (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary’s C.B.S. (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dún Phort Laoise / The Fort of Portlaoise (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Portlaoise Vocational School (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort of Maryborough (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Old St Peter’s Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cuidíonn siúinéir Sasanach leis an Dún a thógáil / An English Carpenter Helps to Build the Fort (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portlaoise.
Also see . . . William Dargan (Wikipedia).
William Dargan MRDS (28 February 1799 – 7 February 1867) was arguably the most important Irish engineer of the 19th century and certainly the most important figure in railway construction.(Submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
2. William Dargan Marker
The marker is found on the Portlaoise rail platform.
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 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
