Ballymote in County Sligo, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Irish of the American Civil War Monument
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
1. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
you gave them freedom and opportunity
1861-1865
You sounded the call of arms
We answered with loyalty and courage
We gave service, limb and life
Dedicated on May 9th 2015 the 150th anniversary of the end of the War
By
In the presence of
His Excellency, Kevin F. O'Malley, United States
Ambassador to Ireland
Erected 2015.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 54° 5.443′ N, 8° 31.272′ W. Monument is in Ballymote, Connacht, in County Sligo. It is on R293 north of Camross, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, 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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Ireland's National Monument to the Fighting 69th Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . New Ballymote Monument to Irish of the American Civil War. The Irish in the
this page online
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
2. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
There are only two conflicts in Irish history which have seen close to 200,000 Irishmen in uniform. One is the First World War, which has undergone a welcome rehabilitation in Irish memory over the past 15 years- books on the topic abound, memorials are located around the island, and the State, media and Irish historians devote significant attention to it and the upcoming 100th anniversary. This is as it should be. The other of these two conflicts is the American Civil War.... - Irish in the American Civil War
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
3. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
4. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Monument from the main road above
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
5. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Marker in center where the two roads meet in the distance
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
6. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
7. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
8. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
9. Irish of the American Civil War Monument Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 13, 2015
10. Ballymote Town Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,003 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
