Penthouse in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Hanna Sheehy Skeffington
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
1. Hanna Sheehy Skeffington Marker
Sufraigιid
A rinne smidirνnν de na fuinneoga seo
13 Meitheamh 1912
Suffragette
Smashed these windows
13th June 1912
Erected 2018 by Dublin City Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaques series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1912.
Location. 53° 20.543′ N, 6° 16.104′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Penthouse. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and Ship Street Great, on the right when traveling north on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Castle Street, Dublin, Leinster D08 K5X5, 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: Silken Thomas (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Swift (a few steps from this marker); Entrance to S. Michael's le Pole Church Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Clontarf
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Also see . . . Skeffington, (Johanna) Hanna Sheehy- (Maria Luddy, Dictionary of Irish Biography).
On 13 June 1912 a number of women of the IWFL, including Hanna, broke some windows in government buildings. The women were arrested and imprisoned for a month. In prison they immediately and successfully lobbied for political status.(Submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
2. Hanna Sheehy Skeffington Marker
The plaque can be seen in this photo by the street sign, next to the entrance to Dublin Castle.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
