Saint Kevin's in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
John Henry Newman
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
1. John Henry Newman Marker
John Henry Newman
1801–1890
built University Church
1856
Erected by Dublin Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 53° 20.215′ N, 6° 15.632′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Saint Kevin's. It is on Saint Stephen's Green west of Earlsfort Terrace, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 88 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Leinster, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Patrick's House of the Catholic University (a few steps from this marker); Stáisiúin Garchabhrach / First Aid Stations (within shouting distance of this marker); James Joyce (within shouting distance of this marker); Eaglais na hOllscoile / University Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ról na mBan — san Éirí Amach / The Role of Women — in the Rising (about 90 meters away, measured in
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Also see . . . Newman University Church (Wikipedia).
Groundbreaking took place on the site of the gardens of 87 St Stephen's Green in May 1855. It was founded by John Henry Newman for the newly founded Catholic University of Ireland, and designed by John Hungerford Pollen (senior) in a Byzantine Revival style, due to Newman's dislike of Gothic architecture.(Submitted on July 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
2. John Henry Newman Marker
The marker is located on No. 87 St. Stephen's Green. The Newman University Church is located next door to the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
