Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Theobald Wolfe Tone
(1763-98)
An Irish patriot convicted of treason. He died mysteriously in prison in November 1798.
The memorial consists of a ten-foot figure of Wolfe Tone backed by a wall of rough granite columns of varying width and rising to 16 feet in height.
Behind the granite columns is a group of bronze figures that symbolize the past unhappy subjugation of the Irish people. This group represents the cause for which Tone sacrificed his life. He was thirty-five years old.
The memorial was unveiled by President de Valera in 1967.
Erected 1967 by Republic of Ireland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1798.
Location. 53° 20.303′ N, 6° 15.371′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. Marker is at the intersection of St. Stephen's Green (National Road 11) and Hume Street, on the left when traveling north on St. Stephen's Green. Memorial is on the eastern corner plaza of St. Stephen's Green. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas M. Kettle (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Haslam Memorial Seat (about 180 meters away); Countess Constance Markievicz (about 210 meters away); The "Three Fates" (about 210 meters away); St. Stephen's Green Bandstand (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); James Clarence Mangan (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Leinster House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Conservation and Restoration of Georgian Leinster House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2009. 3. submitted on September 17, 2009. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 9, 2009.