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

Fireman John Kite

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. Fireman John Kite Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Irish:]
A fuair bás ar dualgas anseo
[English:]
Died here in the line of duty

20.3.1884

Erected 2024 by Dublin City Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaques series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1884.

Location. 53° 20.619′ N, 6° 15.703′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is at the intersection of Trinity Street and Saint Andrew's Street, on the left when traveling north on Trinity Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Trinity St, 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: Hirschfeld Centre (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of Whyte’s Academy (about 240 meters away); Frederick Douglass (about 240 meters away); Sir William Temple (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hothouse Flowers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Winifred's Well (approx. 0.3

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kilometers away); The Norseman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sergeant Stephen Kelly and Constable Patrick Keena (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . . Kite, John – Dublin Fire Brigade (Plaques of Dublin).

This plaque, at 10 Trinity Street, Dublin 2, commemorates Fireman John Kite, the first member of Dublin Fire Brigade to be killed in the line of duty.

(Submitted on July 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. Fireman John Kite Marker

The marker can be seen looking northwest on Trinity Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Last updated on July 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.