Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Cockle Women

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. The Cockle Women Marker

Inscription.
Honouring and remembering the women of Waterford City and County who sold cockles on these streets for many generations to 1970

Erected 2019 by Waterford Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 52° 15.635′ N, 7° 6.699′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Arundel Lane, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 22 Broad St, Waterford, Munster, 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: Edmund Rice / Éamann Ris (a few steps from this marker); Edmund Ignatius Rice

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(a few steps from this marker); The Silversmith's Wife (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmund Rice (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominican Priory, Waterford (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mainistir Dhoiminiceach / Black Friars (about 90 meters away); Thomas Hussey (about 90 meters away); Tadhg Gaelach Ó Súilleabháin (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . By The Hill of Carbally: Cockles in Waterford, a social history.

A quick look at the online census returns in Ireland reveals that as far back as 1901, there were women who considered their principle occupation to be cockle pickers or sellers – a mother and daughter who worked together being just two such women, who lived in the lanes of Waterford. The 1911 census reveals more women, in fact all of them women, who worked as cockle pickers and sellers – in all there were twenty in Waterford county who listed this as their occupation.

(Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. The Cockle Women Marker

The marker is located outside a cafe near John Roberts Square.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Last updated on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.