Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
An Constábla Michael Lahiff
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Constable Michael Lahiff
| — | Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green | — |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
1. An Constábla Michael Lahiff / Constable Michael Lahiff Marker
Gar don áit seo, bhí an Constábla Michael Lahiff (125B) den Dublin Metropolitan Police ar dhuine de na chéad daoine a maraíodh ar an gcéad lá den Éirí Amach.
Bhí an Constábla Lahiff (28 bliain d’aois) gan arm agus bhí taithí cúig bliana aige. Dhiúltaigh sé a ionad a fhágáil agus bhí sé ag casaoid leis na hÓglaigh. D’ardaigh an Chuntaois Constance Markievicz, a bhí díreach tar éis teacht ar an áit, a gunna ag an am céanna is a scaoil beirt fhairtheoirí urchair ar Chonstábla Lahiff. Bhuail trí urchar an Constábla agus bhásaigh sé go gairid ina dhiaidh sin in Ospidéal na Mí. Rugadh i gContae an Chláir é do thuismitheoirí Caitliceacha agus cuireadh é i Reilig Ghlas Naíon.
Tarraingíodh gach Constábla Péas gan arm ar ais chuig na beairicí go gairid i ndiaidh na heachtra seo.
Rinne Póilíní Chathair Átha Cliath póilíneacht ar chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath ó 1836 go 1925, nuair a rinneadh cuid den Gharda Síochána nua iad. Ní hionann agus Constáblacht Ríoga na hÉireann, a rinne póilíneacht ar an gcuid eile den tír, b’fhórsa gan airm Póilíní Chathair Átha Cliath. Le go n-earcófaí duine, chaithfeadh sé bheith níos lú ná 26 bliain d’aois agus ós cionn 5tr 9or ar airde, agus ba mhinic iad i bhfad ní b’airde ná sin.
An chéad lá den Éirí Amach mharaigh baill d’Arm Cathartha na hÉireann beirt chonstáblaí, James O’Brien ag Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Michael Lahiff. Tarraingíodh an chuid eile amach as na sráideanna go dtí an 1 Bealtaine.
Close to this spot, Constable Michael Lahiff (125B) of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, was one of the earliest casualties on the first day of the Easter Rising.
Unarmed Constable Lahiff (aged 28), with five years experience, refused to leave his position and remonstrated with the Volunteers. Countess Constance Markievicz, who had just arrived on the scene, raised her gun simultaneously as two sentries fired at Constable Lahiff. Three shots struck the Constable and he died shortly afterwards in the Meath Hospital. He was born in County Clare to Catholic parents and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.
All unarmed Police Constabulary were withdrawn to barracks shortly after this incident.
The Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) policed the city of Dublin, from 1836 to 1925, when it amalgamated with the newly formed Garda Síochána. Unlike the Royal Irish Constabulary, which policed the rest of the country, the DMP was an unarmed force. Recruits had to be less than 26 years of age and over 5ft 9in in height and were frequently much taller than this.
On the first day of the Rising, two constables, James O’Brien at Dublin Castle and Michael Lahiff were killed by members of the Irish Citizen Army and the remainder were withdrawn from the streets until May 1st.
Erected 2016
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • 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 24, 1916.
Location. 53° 20.305′ N, 6° 15.689′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It can be reached from Saint Stephen's Green north of Cuffe Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within St. Stephen's Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Leinster D02 P796, 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: Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn / Royal College of Surgeons (a few steps from this marker); Lord Ardilaun (within shouting distance of this marker); Ag tarraingt amach as Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Withdrawal from St Stephen's Green (within
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
2. An Constábla Michael Lahiff / Constable Michael Lahiff Marker
The marker is located on the right-hand side of this photo, in the southwest corner of the park.
Also see . . .
1. 1916 Exhibition (St. Stephen's Green Park). (Submitted on August 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Special remembrance for Constable Lahiffe (The Clare People Archive).
Constable Lahiffe was a member of the DMP, having joined the force in 1910 aged 22 and was on duty at the entrance of St Stephen’s Green on Easter Monday, April 24. When confronted by the Citizen Army, he was ordered to leave his post, but stood his ground and was shot three times and died from his injuries.(Submitted on August 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
