Ballymote in County Sligo, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) 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

Inscription.
We sent you our starving and our evicted
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

To the honour and lasting memory of Irish emigrants and People of Irish heritage who served and died during the American Civil War
Dedicated on May 9th 2015 the 150th anniversary of the end of the War
By
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D.
In the presence of
His Excellency, Kevin F. O'Malley, United States
Ambassador to Ireland

P.O'DOWD Bunninadden

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. Marker is in Ballymote, Connacht, in County Sligo. Memorial is on R293 north of Camross, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 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 American

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Civil War (Damien Shiels) website offers commentary on the new monument, as well as the press release for the monument's unveiling. (Submitted on July 22, 2015.)

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

Ballymote Town Sign image. Click for full size.

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 787 times since then and 35 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.