Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
The United Service Club
| — | Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green | — |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
1. The United Service Club Marker
[Gaeilge:]Thaitin an Hibernian United Service Club stairiúil, os comhair na háite seo, go mór le hOifigigh Arm na Breataine mar chlub d’Fhir Uaisle.
Maidin Dé Máirt, an 25 Aibreán, ghabh Ceannaire agus tríocha fear ón 3ú Briogáid Mharcra Chúltaca seilbh ar an bhfoirgneamh le meaisínghunna Lewis agus le raidhfilí .303 Enfield. Bhí siad suite ar an tríú hurlár. Thug sin raon lámhaigh sármhaith ar chuid mhór de thaobh iarthar an Fhaiche agus ar Choláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn. Thug an t-ionad sin buntáiste suntasach ar na hóglaigh sna trinsí d’fhórsaí na Breataine ó thaobh airde de. Bhí an meaisínghunna Lewis ábalta 600 urchar a scaoileadh in aghaidh an nóiméid agus raon éifeachta de 800 méadar aige. Tosaíodh ar an lámhach ag 4.00am Dé Máirt, rud a chuaigh i bhfeidhm go mór ar na háiteanna mar a raibh na hóglaigh suite san Fhaiche.
Is féidir marcanna na bpiléar a fheiceáil fós ar an taobh ó thuaidh d’Áirse na bhFiúsailéirí.
The historic Hibernian United Service Club opposite here, was a favoured Gentleman’s club for British Army Officers.
On Tuesday morning, 25th April, a Corporal and thirty men from the 3rd Reserve Cavalry Brigade occupied the building with a Lewis machine gun and .303 Enfield rifles. They were positioned on the third floor. This gave them an excellent field of fire over much of the western side of the Green and the Royal College of Surgeons. This position gave the British forces a significant height advantage over the Volunteers in the trenches. The Lewis machine gun was capable of firing 600 rounds per minute with an effective range of 800 metres. Firing commenced at 4.00am on Tuesday, which significantly impacted the Volunteers’ positions in the Green.
Bullet marks can still be seen on the north facing side of the Fusilier’s Arch.
Erected 2016 by The Office of Public
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Dublin: The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green / Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1916.
Location. 53° 20.362′ N, 6° 15.61′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It can be reached from the intersection of Saint Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located within St. Stephen's Green Park, across from the memorial of Jerome O'Donovan Rossa. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: An Chuntaois Constance Markievicz / Countess Constance Markievicz (here, next to this marker); Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa / Ó Donnabháin Rosa (a few steps from this marker); Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916: Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / 1916 Easter Rising in St Stephen's Green Park
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
2. St. Stephen's Green
The marker is located on the left-hand side of this path in this image, facing the visible sign in the pathway.
Also see . . .
1. 1916 Exhibition (St. Stephen's Green Park). (Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Hibernian United Service Club, 8 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (Buildings of Ireland).
This grand townhouse was built about 1770 and although it has been subject to successive Victorian remodelling for use as a gentlemen's club, the original massing and proportions remain clear.(Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 2. submitted on July 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
