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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in Dublin Metropolitan Area Region

 
By Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
A Space in Time: 841
1 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — A Space in Time —
On Stephen Street Upper east of Ship Street Great, on the right when traveling east.
The past lies beneath our feet. During the development of the aparto site, archaeological investigators discovered medieval remains that unlock Dublin's vibrant history. 841 A monastic settlement named Duiblinn — meaning Black Pool — was . . . — — Map (db m307781) HM
2 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 3 — Ag Cosaint Pháirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Defending St Stephen's Green Park — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green east of Grafton Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Ag Cosaint Pháirc Fhaiche Stiabhna Fhaiche Stiabhna, thosaigh na hÓglaigh, faoi orduithe ón gCaptaen Christopher Poole, ag tochailt trinsí ag na ceithre phríomhbhealach isteach agus ag bealaí isteach os comhair . . . — — Map (db m307081) HM
3 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 19 — Ag tarraingt amach as Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Withdrawal from St Stephen's Green — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green at York Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Gaeilge:] Maidin Dé Máirt an 25 Aibreán, agus na hÓglaigh faoi chith trom na n-urchar ó mheaisínghunnaí a bhí suite ar dhíon an United Service Club agus Óstán Shelbourne, d’eisigh an Ceannfort Michael Mallin orduithe chun tarraingt . . . — — Map (db m307307) HM
4 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 20 — An Ceannfort Michael Mallin / Commandant Michael Mallin — (1874–1916) — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green south of King Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Gaeilge:] Bhí both in aice leis an áit seo, a d’úsáid an Ceannfort Michael Mallin mar a phost ceannais i rith fhorghabháil Fhaiche Stiabhna mar chuid d’Éirí Amach 1916. Rugadh Michael Mallin i mBaile Átha Cliath in 1874 agus bhí sé ar . . . — — Map (db m307309) HM
5 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 21 — An Chuntaois Constance Markievicz / Countess Constance Markievicz — (1868–1927) — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green south of King Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Gaeilge:] Rugadh í ag Geata Buckingham, Londain, agus ba é Henry Gore-Booth a hathair, ar Tiarna Talún Angla-Éireannach a bhí ann, a sholáthair bia saor in aisce dá chuid tionóntaí i rith an ghorta ag a eastát ag Teach Lios an . . . — — Map (db m307311) HM
6 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 17 — An Constábla Michael Lahiff / Constable Michael Lahiff — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green north of Cuffe Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Gaeilge:] Gar don áit seo, bhí an Constábla Michael Lahiff (125B) den Dublin Metropolitan Police ar dhuine de na chéad daoine a maraíodh ar an gcéad lá den Éirí Amach.  Bhí an Constábla Lahiff (28 bliain d’aois) gan arm agus . . . — — Map (db m307284) HM
7 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — An Dún Cuimhneacháin / National Memorial to Members of the Defence Forces —
On Merrion Square West at Merrion Square South, on the left when traveling south on Merrion Square West.
[Gaeilge:] An Cuimhneachán Náisiúnta in ómós do chomhaltaí Óglaigh na hÉireann a fuair bás i mbun seirbhíse don Stát. An Dún Cuimhneacháin Áit mhachnaimh agus chuimhneacháin é an Cuimhneachán Náisiúnta in ómós do chomhaltaí . . . — — Map (db m307425) WM
8 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Bernardo O'Higgins —
On Merrion Square North west of Merrion Square East.
Born Chile 1778 – Died Peru 1842 Liberator of Chile Captain General and Statesman The Republic of Chile to Ireland 1995 — — Map (db m307554) WM
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9 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Birthplace of the 1st Duke of Wellington — (1769–1852) —
On Merrion Street Upper at Fitzwilliam Street, on the left when traveling south on Merrion Street Upper.
Birthplace of the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769–1852) Son of the Earl of Mornington — — Map (db m307424) HM
10 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Castle Hall / Halla an Chaisleáin —
Near Castle Street just south of Lord Edward Street (National Road N81).
Castle Hall The causeway entrance to the 13th century Dublin Castle lies under this building on the North/South axis. The Bedford Tower was built on the medieval entrance towers. This building, comprising of the former Genealogical . . . — — Map (db m22435) HM
11 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Chris Reid Oral History Artwork Project —
On Nicholas Street (National Route 81) at Ross Road, on the left when traveling south on Nicholas Street.
Chris Reid completed a public artwork consisting of 20 bronze plaques and a printed book. The texts are based on recordings the artist made from 2004 to 2008 with residents and people associated with Nicholas Street, Ross Road, Bride Street and . . . — — Map (db m22480) HM
12 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 18 — Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn / Royal College of Surgeons — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green at York Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Gaeilge:] Tráthnóna Dé Máirt, ghabh scuad beag d’Óglaigh ó Pháirc Fhaiche Stiabhna, faoi cheannas Frank Robbins, seilbh ar Choláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn, le horduithe na hairm a bhí i seilbh Chór Oiliúna Oifigeach an . . . — — Map (db m307290) HM
13 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Conservation and Restoration of Georgian Leinster House — Caomhnú agus Athchóiriú theach Laighean Seoirseach — Houses of the Oireachtas/Tithe an Oireachtas —
On Kildare Street (Route R138) at Molesworth Street, on the right when traveling south on Kildare Street.
Construction of Georgian Leinster House began in 1745. It was commissioned by James FitzGerald (1722-1773), the twentieth Earl of Kildare, who became the Duke of Leinster in 1766, and is the original and oldest part of modern day . . . — — Map (db m241141) HM
14 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Countess Constance Markievicz — 1869 - 1927 — Major, Irish Citizen Army, 1916 —
Near no nearby street.
A valiant woman who fought for Ireland in 1916 — — Map (db m22504) WM
15 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Dr. George Sigerson — (1836–1925) —
On Clare Street at Clare Lane, on the left when traveling east on Clare Street.
[Gaeilge:] Chónaigh an Dr. Seoirse Mac Síoghair (1836–1925) agus a chlann anseo ó 1877 go dtí 1925. File agus Gael, Eolaí agus Ollamh, agus an tOllamh ollscoile a bhronn Corn Mhic Síoghair i 1911. Arna tógáil ag Comhairle . . . — — Map (db m307632) HM
16 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Dublin 1974 Car-Bomb Memorial —
Near Leinster Street South at Leinster Lane, on the left when traveling east.
In Remembrance This stone marks the site where the last of three no-warning car-bomb explosions occurred on 17th May 1974, in which 2 people lost their lives. Installed by Justice for the Forgotten. May 2008 — — Map (db m307772) HM
17 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Dublin Millenium Literary Parade — 988 - 1988 — Dublin Corporate Parks Dept. —
Near Bride Street.
One of Dublin's major contributions to European civilisation has been in the area of literature. It is remarkable that so many writers of world renown were born here including three winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature. This Literary Parade . . . — — Map (db m22472) HM
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18 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 3 — Dublin’s Italian Quarter — Le Pole Trail —
On Chancery Lane east of Bride Street, on the left when traveling south.
After the Act of Union in 1801, Chancery Lane declined into overcrowded tenements, with poor living conditions and frequent disease. Among the resilient communities who settled here were Italian immigrants, skilled craftsmen who later became known . . . — — Map (db m307807) HM
19 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Éire by Jerome Connor — 1876–1943 —
Near Merrion Square East at Merrion Square North, on the left when traveling north.
This sculpture was presented by Joseph Downes and Son Ltd. in December 1976 to commemorate the centenary of the Butterkrust Bakery, Dublin, and honour its founder Sir Joseph Downes, J.P., High Sheriff of Dublin. Also to record appreciation for . . . — — Map (db m311966) HM
20 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 1 — Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916: Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / 1916 Easter Rising in St Stephen's Green Park — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green at Grafton Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Gaeilge:] Tugtar cur síos sa taispeántas seo ar an ról suntasach a bhí ag Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna i rith Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916, nuair a bhí Éire ag iarraidh neamhspleáchas ó riail na Breataine. Tharla ceann de na cathanna ab . . . — — Map (db m307011) HM
21 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Fireman John Kite —
On Trinity Street at Saint Andrew's Street, on the left when traveling north on Trinity Street.
[Irish:] A fuair bás ar dualgas anseo [English:] Died here in the line of duty 20.3.1884 — — Map (db m307100) HM
22 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — First Performance of Handel's Messiah —
On Fishamble Street, on the right when traveling north.
This bronze commemorates the first performance of George Frideric Handel's Oratorio Messiah, given in the Old Musick Hall in Fishamble Street at noon on Tuesday April 13th 1742 — — Map (db m22450) HM
23 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — First Pneumatic Tyre Factory —
On Stephen Street Upper east of Ship Street Great, on the left when traveling east.
The first pneumatic tyre factory in the world was started here in 1889, to make tyres under John Boyd Dunlop’s patent of the 7th December, 1888. — — Map (db m307778) HM
24 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 8 — Foireann Pháirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Staff of St Stephen's Green Park — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near R138 north of Leeson Street Lower, on the left when traveling north.
[Gaeilge:] Luan Cásca an 24 Aibreán ag 12.15 i.n., chuir Constáblaí na Páirce, Delaney agus Murphy, in iúl do Stiúrthóir na Páirce, James Kearney, gur thóg Óglaigh na hÉireann seilbh ar an bhFaiche. Chuir an tUas. Kearney síos ar na . . . — — Map (db m307108) HM
25 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 2 — From Riches to Rags — Le Pole Trail —
On Chancery Lane east of Bride Street, on the left when traveling south.
Chancery Lane, where you stand now, was once among Dublin’s most fashionable addresses in the 1700s. It was home to the Lord Chancellor, Ireland’s most senior legal figure, and many prominent lawyers. Following the Act of Union in 1801, wealth and . . . — — Map (db m307801) HM
26 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Fusiliers’ Arch —
On St. Stephen's Green at Grafton Street, on the left when traveling west on St. Stephen's Green.
In memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who fell in the South African War A.D.1899·1900 Fortissimis suis militibus hoc monumentum eblana dedicavit MCMVII Hartshill•Ladysmith•Talana•Colenso• . . . — — Map (db m22470) WM
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27 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Haslam Memorial Seat
Near no nearby street. Reported permanently removed.
Anna Marie, 1829 - 1922 and Thomas Haslam, 1825 - 1917. This seat is erected in honour of their long years of public service, chiefly devoted to the enfranchisement of women. — — Map (db m307009) HM
28 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Hiroshima Memorial —
Near Merrion Square West north of Merrion Square South, on the left when traveling south.
Cherry tree planted by Irish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Hiroshima Day, August 6, 1980 In memory of ‘A-bomb’ victims ☮ — — Map (db m307555) WM
29 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — James Joyce — (1882 - 1941) —
Near Superintendent’s Office.
Acknowledged as a world figure in literature. He dismantled the English language and put it together again so that it became music. The sculpture in bronze was unveiled on June 16, (Bloomsday) 1982. — — Map (db m27047) HM
30 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — James Joyce Pub Award — Bushwells Bar —
On Kildare Street (Route R138) at Molesworth Street, on the right when traveling south on Kildare Street.
This pub has been granted the James Joyce Pub Award for being an authentic Irish pub 'A good puzzle would be to cross Ireland without passing a pub.' Ulysses James Joyce identified and described the . . . — — Map (db m241142) HM
31 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Jane Lady Wilde / ‘Speranza’ — 1821–1896 —
On 1 Merrion Square North at Merrion Square West, on the left when traveling west on 1 Merrion Square North.
[Gaeilge:] File, Scríbhneoir, Gníomhaí A chónaigh anseo [English:] Poet, Writer, Activist Lived here — — Map (db m307556) HM
32 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa / Ó Donnabháin Rosa — (1831 - 1915) —
Near Saint Stephen's Green.
Ni dhéanfaidh gáeil bhearmao orc go brách [English translation:] The Gaels will never make a fool of Orcs. — — Map (db m25316) HM
33 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — John Field —
On Golden Lane at Bride Street, on the left when traveling west on Golden Lane.
John Field Creator of the nocturne Born Golden Lane 1782 Died Moscow 1837 — — Map (db m304617) HM
34 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Le Pole Sq. —
Near Chancery Lane east of Bride Street, on the left when traveling south.
Founded around 1100 AD, the Church of St Michael le Pole was built to serve recently Christianised Hiberno-Norse occupants who lived in the area. Its original round tower stood for over 700 years until 1775. After the church was deconsecrated in . . . — — Map (db m307790) HM
35 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Le Pole Square —
Near Chancery Lane east of Bride Street, on the left when traveling south.
It was long suspected that the grounds you stand on had great archaeological potential, but the unearthing of Le Pole Square proved it to be one of the most significant undertakings in Dublin, uncovering the largest assemblage of Viking and . . . — — Map (db m307787) HM
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36 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Leinster House — Malton Trail —
On Kildare Street (National Route 11) just south of Molesworth Street, on the left when traveling south.
Since 1924, Leinster House has been the seat of the two houses of the Oireachtas, Dail and Seanad (Irish Parliament and Senate), who meet here a total of 90 days a year. Designed in 1745 by the architect Richard Cassels, who also designed the . . . — — Map (db m22459) HM
37 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Lord Ardilaun —
On St. Stephen's Green at York Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Stephen's Green.
. . . — — Map (db m25311) HM
38 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Margaret Anna Cusack — 1829 - 1899 —
On Lower Mercer Street at York Street, on the right when traveling north on Lower Mercer Street.
Margaret Anna Cusack was born on this site on May 6th 1829. At the time York Street was a centre of medicine. She was the daughter of Sara and Dr. Samuel Cusack. Her uncle was the interationally renowned surgeon James William Cusack, 3-times . . . — — Map (db m22454) HM
39 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 4 — Metropolitan Police — Le Pole Trail —
Near Chancery Lane east of Bride Street, on the left when traveling south.
Formed in 1836, the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) was an unarmed force serving the city, distinct from the Royal Irish Constabulary which covered the rest of Ireland. DMP officers wore dark green uniforms and London-style helmets. Though focused . . . — — Map (db m307788) HM
40 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces — who died in the service of the State — "An Dún Cuimhneacháin"
On Merrion Square West (National Route 11), on the right when traveling north.
The National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces is a place of contemplation and remembrance, providing a focal point where families, relatives and members of the public can reflect on the contribution and sacrifice made by members of the . . . — — Map (db m26868) HM
41 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Oscar Wilde House —
On Lower Merrion Street (National Route 11) at Merrion Square North (Road 118), on the right when traveling north on Lower Merrion Street.
Oscar Wilde 1854 - 1900 Poet, Dramatist, Wit Lived Here 1855 to 1878 — — Map (db m24754) HM
42 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 6 — Óstán Shelbourne / The Shelbourne Hotel — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green west of Merrion Row, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Óstán Shelbourne Sonraíodh Óstán Shelbourne mar fhoirgneamh straitéiseach d’Óglaigh na hÉireann le seilbh a ghabháil air. Bhí an t-óstán lán le haíonna lenár áiríodh oifigigh na Breataine nach raibh ar dualgas agus . . . — — Map (db m307091) HM
43 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Saint Stephen's Green Park —
Near Saint Stephen's Green at Merrion Row, on the left when traveling west.
Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna | Saint Stephen’s Green Park [Gaeilge:] Fáilte chuig Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna Is féidir an pháirc phoiblí is ársa i mbaile Átha Cliath a rianú siar go dtí na meánaoiseanna. Ghac Tionól na Cathrach le . . . — — Map (db m307007) HM
44 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Saint Stephen's Green Park —
Near Saint Stephen's Green at Grafton Street, on the left when traveling west.
Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna | Saint Stephen’s Green Park [Gaeilge:] Fáilte chuig Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna Is féidir an pháirc phoiblí is ársa i mbaile Átha Cliath a rianú siar go dtí na meánaoiseanna. Ghac Tionól na Cathrach le . . . — — Map (db m307316) HM
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45 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Robert Emmet — (1778 - 1803) —
Near Saint Stephen's Green.
Presented to the People of Ireland by The Robert Emmet Statue Committee of the United States of America April 13, 1966 Francis J. Kane, Chairman Ambassador Scott McLeod Devlin W. Dormer, Esq. Hon. Michael J. Kirwan, M.C. . . . — — Map (db m25304) HM WM
46 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Saint Patrick’s Park — Páirc Naomh Pádraig —
On Patrick Street (National Route 81), on the left when traveling south.
Tradition has it that Saint Patrick baptised the first Irish Christians in a well, situated here in St. Patrick's Park, with water from the River Poddle, which still flows underground. A small wooden church was erected here to commemorate the . . . — — Map (db m22468) HM
47 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Samuel Little Hardy (FRCSI) — 1815–1868 —
On Merrion Square North east of Merrion Square West, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Lia agus Cnáimhseoir a chonaigh anseo [English:] Physician and Obstetrician lived here — — Map (db m307557) HM
48 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Sean McLoughlin — 1895 - 1960 — Éirí Amach Na Cásca 1916 Easter Rising —
On King Street North just east of Green Street, on the left when traveling east.
The forgotten boy Commandant LIVED HERE Ceannfort buachálla dearmadta A CHÓNAIGH ANSEO [Unveiled 5 March 2017] — — Map (db m269888) HM WM
49 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Silken Thomas —
On Ship Street Little at Ship Street Great, on the right when traveling east on Ship Street Little.
In 1534, at the age of 21 years, “Silken Thomas”, of the Fitzgeralds of Kildare, laid siege to Dublin Castle from this vicinity. The rebellion failed, and he was executed in London together with all of his uncles, by order of Henry VIII. The Fall . . . — — Map (db m307818) HM
50 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Sir William Robert Wills Wilde — 1815 - 1876 —
On Lower Merrion Street (National Road 11) at Merrion Square (Road 118), on the right when traveling north on Lower Merrion Street.
aural and ophthalmic surgeon, archaeologist, ethnologist, antiquarian, biographer, statistician, naturalist, topographer, historian, folklorist, lived in this house from 1855 to 1876 — — Map (db m24755) HM
51 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Site of Whyte’s Academy — 1758 - 1824 —
On Grafton Street at Lemon Street, on the left when traveling north on Grafton Street.
Pupils here included Richard Brinsley Sheridan • Thomas Moore • Robert Emmet • Arthur Wellesley, late Duke of Wellington — — Map (db m307101) HM
52 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — St. Patrick's Cathedral — Malton Trail —
On Patrick Street (National Route 81) at St. Patrick's Close, on the left when traveling south on Patrick Street.
This majestic view of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin is a colour reproduction from a series of original aquatints etched by James Malton, whose work, A Picturesque and Descriptive View of the City of Dublin, gives us a glimpse of Dublin at the . . . — — Map (db m22465) HM
53 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 4 — Tarrtháil ag an mBaracáid / Rescue at the Barricade — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green east of Dawson Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Go moch ar maidin Dé Máirt, an 25 Aibreán, gar don phointe seo ar an mbóthar amuigh, chuaigh an Ceannfort Michael Mallin, ceannfort fhórsaí Óglaigh na hÉireann i bhFaiche Stiabhna, chun Óglach gortaithe de chuid Arm Cathartha na . . . — — Map (db m307082) HM
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54 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 5 — Teach Samhraidh / The Summer House — Éirí Amach 1916 i bhFaiche Stiabhna / The 1916 Rising in St Stephen’s Green —
Near Saint Stephen's Green west of Kildare Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Úsáideadh an Teach Samhraidh seo mar chistin an chatha do bhreis is céad fear agus breis is dosaen ban arbh iad an garastún i bhFaiche Stiabhna iad i rith Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916. Ba iad Mary Hyland agus Kathleen Cleary a bhí ag . . . — — Map (db m307085) HM
55 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — The "Three Fates" —
Near Saint Stephen's Green.
[English:] This fountain, designed by the sculptor Josef Wackerle, is the gift of the people of the German Federal Republic to mark their gratitude for Ireland's help after the war of 1939-45. The bronze group portrays the three . . . — — Map (db m25306) HM
56 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — The Huguenot Cemetery —
On Merrion Row east of Saint Stephen's Green, on the left when traveling east.
Founded in 1693 by the French Huguenot non-conformist churches of Dublin and now belonging to the French Huguenot Fund. Restored in 1988 through a grant from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in association with FÁS. — — Map (db m307423) HM
57 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 2 — The United Service Club —
Near Saint Stephen's Green at Grafton Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Thaitin an Hibernian United Service Club stairiúil, os comhair na háite seo, go mór le hOifigigh Arm na Breataine mar chlub d’Fhir Uaisle. Maidin Dé Máirt, an 25 Aibreán, ghabh Ceannaire agus tríocha fear ón 3ú . . . — — Map (db m307318) HM
58 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Thomas M. Kettle — 1880 - 1916 —
Near no nearby street.
Born in County Dublin 9th February 1880 Killed at Guinchy 9th September 1916 Poet • Essayist • Patriot — — Map (db m22489) WM
59 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Veronica Guerin — 1959 - 1996 —
Near Dame Street.
Sunday Independent journalist, was murdered on 26th June 1996. Be Not Afraid Greater justice was her ideal and it was her ultimate achievement Her courage and sacrifice saved many from the scourge of drugs and other crime. Her . . . — — Map (db m24078) HM
60 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Violet Gibson — 1876–1956 —
Near Merrion Square North west of Merrion Square East, on the left when traveling east.
[Gaeilge:] Frith-Fhaisisteach A chónaigh anseo [English:] Anti-Fascist Lived here — — Map (db m307630) HM
61 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — 1 — Welcome to Le Pole Trail — Le Pole Trail —
On Golden Lane at Chancery Lane, on the left when traveling east on Golden Lane.
Step into the history of Dublin and discover the rich heritage surrounding the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. Follow a self-guided trail through Le Pole Square, tracing Dublin’s story from its Viking roots to the lively tenement life of the 19th . . . — — Map (db m307808) HM
62 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Ballsbridge — Shelbourne F.C. —
On Grand Canal Street Upper at South Lotts Road, on the left when traveling east on Grand Canal Street Upper.
[Gaeilge:] Cumann Peile Bunaithe Anseo [English:] Association Football Club Founded Here 1895 — — Map (db m304832) HM
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63 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Beggar's Bush — Beggars Bush Barracks —
On The Square south of Haddington Road, on the left when traveling south.
Beggars Bush Barracks close to this location Volunteer Joseph Spooner 1901–1922 Dublin Brigade Oglaigh na nEireann of 67 McCaffrey Lane Mount Brown, Dublin was executed by The Free State Army on the 30th Nov. 1922 After being shot by . . . — — Map (db m304830) HM
64 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, City Centre — Dave Fanning — Rock 'N' Stroll Trail —
On Anne Street South at Anne's Lane, on the left when traveling west on Anne Street South.
In the late 70’s DJ Dave Fanning performed weekly at this site, formerly McGonagles — which was the main venue for all major punk and new wave acts. — — Map (db m307775) HM
65 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin Castle — 6 — Dubhlinn & The Poddle — Le Pole Trail —
Near Ship Street Great south of Ship Street Little, on the left when traveling north.
Close to where you stand, Dublin’s name originated from ‘Dubhlinn’, meaning ‘Black Pool’ in Irish. This tidal pool was vital in shaping Dublin’s development. In 841, the Vikings established a harbour here, known as a longphort. The River Poddle, . . . — — Map (db m307786) HM
66 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin Castle — Entrance to S. Michael's le Pole Church Yard —
On Ship Street Great south of Ship Street Little, on the left when traveling north.
Entrance to S. Michael’s le Pole Church Yard Here anciently stood the church and the round tower. Adjacent lay the mill pond or “pool” which gave name to these buildings and to the old city gate in Bride Street. S. Bride’s Widows’ Alms . . . — — Map (db m307809) HM
67 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin Castle — 5 — St. Michael Le Pole — Le Pole Trail —
Near Chancery Lane east of Bride Street, on the left when traveling south.
One of Dublin’s oldest parishes, a church is believed to have stood here even before the Vikings arrived. The churchyard once featured the city’s only round tower and gave the area its name, with “le Pole” referring to a pool from the nearby River . . . — — Map (db m307789) HM
68 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — "Famine" — by Rowan Gillespie — Unveiled by Her Excellency President Robinson —
On Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) 0.2 kilometers west of the Sean O'Casey Bridge, on the left when traveling west.
Commissioned and Donated to the People of Ireland by Norma Smurfit 29th May 1997 'A procession fraught with most striking and most melancholy interest, wending its painful and mournful way along the whole line of the river, to . . . — — Map (db m269528) HM
69 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Dublin Docklands Landmarks —
On Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) 0.2 kilometers west of the Sean O'Casey Bridge, on the left when traveling west.
The Dublin Docklands comprises 520 hectares of land on the north and south banks of the River Liffey. THE DIVING BELL ①950m← Just a short walk from here stands the recently refurbished Diving Bell. Designed by . . . — — Map (db m269592) HM
70 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Great Irish Famine Victims and Their Canadian Descendants —
On Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) 0.2 kilometers west of the Sean O'Casey Bridge, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of the victims of the Great Famine and for their descendants who have done so much to build Canada. En mémoire des victimes de la Grande Famine, et en hommage à leurs descendants qui ont tant contribué à bâtir le . . . — — Map (db m269553) HM
71 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Human Rights and Poverty Stone — 17 October - United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty —
On Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) at the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridges, on the left when traveling west on Custom House Quay.
The Human Rights and Poverty Stone was inaugurated on 17 October 2008, the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It was created by the Irish sculptor Stuart McGrath. 17 October Stones can be found in over 50 meeting places worldwide. They all . . . — — Map (db m269605) HM
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72 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Human Rights and Poverty Stone — 17 October - United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty —
On Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) at the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridges, on the left when traveling west on Custom House Quay.
The Human Rights and Poverty Stone was inaugurated on 17 October 2008, the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It was created by the Irish sculptor Stuart McGrath. 17 October Stones can be found in over 50 meeting places worldwide. They all . . . — — Map (db m269606) HM
73 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Irish Seaman's National Memorial —
On City Quay (Leinster Route 813) at Lombard Street East ( Route 814), on the right when traveling east on City Quay.
In honour of the Seamen lost while serving on Irish merchant ships 1939 - 1945 City of Limerick 15-7-40 Brennan H. · Sullivan J. Kerry Head 22-10-40 Begley T. · Byrne R. · Davidson W. · Drummond G. · McMahon M. · . . . — — Map (db m269632) HM WM
74 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — National Famine Way — Sli Náisiúnta an Ghorta Mhóir — Dublin • Fingal • Kildare • Meath • Westmeath • Longford • Roscommon —
On Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) 0.2 kilometers west of the Sean O'Casey Bridge, on the left when traveling west.
In late May 1847, at the height of the Great Famine, 1,490 tenants from the Mahon Estate embarked on the gruelling 100 mile (165 km) walk from Strokestown, County Roscommon to Dublin Docks. They were part of an assisted emigration . . . — — Map (db m269554) HM
75 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Pairc Elizabeth O'Farrell Park —
On City Quay (Leinster Route 813) at Lombard Street East ( Route 814), on the right when traveling east on City Quay.
This park is named after Elizabeth O'Farrell who was born here at 42 City Quay Elizabeth played a full and active role in the Easter Rising of 1916 Her life was dedicated to the cause of Irish Freedom ——————————————————— Tá . . . — — Map (db m269610) HM
76 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — S.S. Adela —
On Sir John Rogerson’s Quay just east of Creighton Street, on the left when traveling east.
Sunk by U-boat with twenty-four lives lost 27th December 1917 Chuir U-bhád go tóin poill í Cailleadh ceithre dhuine is fiche 27 NoHaig 1917 — — Map (db m269684) HM WM
77 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Samuel Beckett Bridge Quotations —
On Guild Street at North Wall Quay ( Route 801) when traveling south on Guild Street.
"But the general appearance of the river, flowing between its quays and under its bridges, has not changed. Yes, the river still gave the impression it was flowing in the wrong direction." The End. ——————————————— "Mais . . . — — Map (db m269692) HM
78 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Dublin's Docklands — Scherzer Bridges/Droichid Scherzer —
On Guild Street at North Wall Quay ( Route 801), on the left when traveling south on Guild Street.
Scherzer Bridges In 1817 the Royal Canal was opened, connecting the River Shannon with Dublin. The canal entered the River Liffey at North Wall Quay. A cast-iron single track swivel bridge was constructed to carry traffic on . . . — — Map (db m269703) HM
79 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Inchicore — Irish Civil War Memorial —
Near Inchicore Road west of South Circular Road, on the left when traveling west.
Volunteers Peter Cassidy • James Fisher • John Gaffney • Richard Twohig Executed Kilmainham by Free State Army 17 · 11 · 22 — — Map (db m306837) HM
80 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Kilmainham — 1916 Easter Rising Memorial —
Near Inchicore Road west of South Circular Road, on the left when traveling west.
[Gaeilge:] Anseo, tar éis seachtain na Cásca, 1916, básaíodh na cinnirí seo a leanas [English:] Here, after Easter Week, 1916, the following leaders were executed P. H. Pearse • Thomas J. Clarke • Thomas MacDonagh — . . . — — Map (db m306841) HM
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81 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Kilmainham — Kilmainham Gaol & Courthouse / Príosún & Teach Cúirte Chill Mhaighneann — The Dubline / Dublin Discovery Trail —
On Inchicore Road west of South Circular Road, on the left when traveling west.
[English:] Kilmainham Gaol & Courthouse Opened as the county gaol for Dublin in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol soon held a surge of Irish revolutionaries. From its first political prisoner, United Irishman Henry Joy McCracken, to its . . . — — Map (db m306835) HM
82 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Merchants Quay — 1100's —
On Winetavern Street at High Street, on the left when traveling north on Winetavern Street.
1100’s Dublin Defends Itself by Building Outer Stone Walls [Français:] Dublin se défend en construisant des murs de pierre extérieurs [Deutsch:] Dublin verteidigt sich, indem Außenmauern aus Stein errichtet . . . — — Map (db m304824) HM
83 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Merchants Quay — 1300's —
On Winetavern Street north of High Street, on the left when traveling south.
1300’s Dublin experiences an economic boom [Français:] Dublin connaît un boom économique. [Deutsch:] Dublin erlebt einen wirtschaftlichen Boom [Español:] Boom económico en Dublín . . . — — Map (db m304826) HM
84 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Merchants Quay — 1400’s —
On Christchurch Place north of High Street, on the left when traveling south.
1400’s Irish Chieftains Challenge English Authority [Français:] Les chefs irlandais contestent l’autorité anglaise [Deutsch:] Irische Stammesoberhäupter fordern die englische Autorität heraus . . . — — Map (db m304827) HM
85 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, Merchants Quay — 1500's —
On Christchurch Place north of High Street, on the left when traveling south.
1500’s Silken Thomas Revolts Against the King of England [Français:] Silken Thomas se révolte contre le roi d’Angleterre [Deutsch:] Silken Thomas revoltiert gegen den König von England . . . — — Map (db m304828) HM
86 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Aeolus — Ulysses — Joyce Trail —
Near Middle Abbey Street west of O'Connell Street, on the left when traveling east.
‘Aeolus — the offices of the Evening Telegraph (Ulysses, Episode 7)’. — — Map (db m307099) HM
87 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Anna Parnell — 1852 - 1911 —
On O'Connell Street Upper just south of Parnell Street, on the left when traveling north.
Ladies Land League WORKED HERE Conradh Talún na mBan, À D'OIBRIGH ANSEO — — Map (db m269749) HM
88 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Birthplace of Sir John Gilbert — 1829 - 1898 — 23 Jervis Street —
On Jervis Street just north of Mary Street, on the right when traveling north.
Historian of the City of Dublin — — Map (db m269904) HM
89 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Captain Thomas Joseph Wafer — In Memory of —
On Abbey Street Lower at O'Connell Street Upper, on the left when traveling east on Abbey Street Lower.
2nd Battalion Dublin Brigade Irish Volunteers who was shot and burned in these premises Easter 1916 [Balance of marker in Cló Gaelach script is not transcribed] — — Map (db m240758) WM
90 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Charles Stewart Parnell — Irish nationalist and statesman — 27 June 1846 - 06 Oct 1891 —
On Parnell Street (Leinster Route 803) at Parnell Place, on the left when traveling east on Parnell Street.
"No man has a right to fix the boundary of the march of a nation; no man has a right to say to his country, thus far shalt thou go and no further." Parnell Street Formerly Great Britain Street, the street was renamed after Charles . . . — — Map (db m270490) HM
91 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Countess Markievicz and the Department of Labour —
On Frederick Street North just south of Dorset Street Upper (National Route 1), on the left when traveling south.
This Building Housed the Department of Labour 1919 - 1921 Countess Markievicz First Minister for Labour Dáil Éireann Erected April 2016 — — Map (db m269811) HM
92 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Decision To Rise Against British Rule — Éirí Biri Amach Na Casca 1916 —
On Parnell Square North just east of Parnell Square West, on the left when traveling east.
Here on the 9th September 1914, the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and other leaders decided upon a Rising against British rule. Anseo ar an 9 Meán Fómhair 1914, bhí an Ard-Chomhairle Bhráithreachas . . . — — Map (db m269764) HM WM
93 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Devlin's Pub — 1919 - 1921 — Cogadh na Saoirse [Irish War of Independence] —
On Parnell Street at Moore Lane, on the left when traveling west on Parnell Street.
GHQ Intelligence met here Chas CCG Faiséise le chéile anseo — — Map (db m269762) HM
94 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Diarmuid Ó Duidir — [Dermot O’Dwyer] — 1921 —
On Frederick Street North at Frederick Lane North, on the left when traveling north on Frederick Street North.
I gcuimhe an dhglaigh, Diarmuid Ó Duidir, an cúighiú cathán inneallcóirí, Driogáio Daile Átha Cliath, Óglaigh na Éireann, a rugaoi Ros Mór, Co. Chioora Arann, agus oa mhac léinn i Scoil Éanna, Rath Fearnáin. Maraíodh e i . . . — — Map (db m269939) WM
95 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Founding of the Irish Volunteers —
On Parnell Square East just south of Parnell Square North, on the right when traveling south.
Sa Rotunda Rink a raibh a shuíomh sna gairdíní taobh leis sea a bun aíodh oglaigh na hEireann 25 samhain 1913 The Irish Volunteers were founded in the Rotunda Rink, which was located in the gardens next to [here], on . . . — — Map (db m269805) HM WM
96 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Garden of Remembrance — An Gairdín Cuimhneacháin — Dedicated to Those Who Gave Their Lives in the Cause of Irish Freedom —
On Parnell Square East at Parnell Square North, on the right when traveling south on Parnell Square East.
i ndorchacht an éadóchais rinneadh aisling dúinn. lasamar solas an dóchais. agus níor múchadh é. i bhfásach an lagmhisnigh rinneadh aisling dúinn. chuireamar crann na crógachta. agus tháing bláth air. i ngeimhreadh na . . . — — Map (db m269802) HM WM
97 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Grattan Bridge —
On Grattan Bridge north of Essex Quay, on the right when traveling south.
Essex Bridge Erected 1755 Rebuilt by the Dublin Port and Docks Board 1875 Renamed Grattan Bridge By the Municipal Council 1875 Right Honble. Peter Paul M’Swiney, J.P., Lord Mayor Robert Warren, D.L., J.P., High Sheriff Bindon B. Stoney, . . . — — Map (db m304666) HM
98 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Harry Clarke — 1889 - 1931 — Artist —
On Frederick Street North just south of Hardwicke Street, on the left when traveling south.
Founded his Stained Glass Studio here in 1924 — — Map (db m269806) HM
99 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Independent House —
On Middle Abbey Street 0.1 kilometers west of O'Connell Street Upper, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the office of "The Nation" Founded in A.D. 1842 by Thomas Davis, Charles Gavan Duffy & John Blake Dillon — — Map (db m240473) HM
100 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — Ireland's First Radio Broadcast — Rinneadh an Chéad Chraoladh Raidió Éireannach — The Easter Rising 1916 / Éirí amach na cásca 1916 —
On Abbey Street Lower at O'Connell Street Upper, on the right when traveling east on Abbey Street Lower.
Was transmitted from here / Ón áit seo 25.04.1916 — — Map (db m240451) HM

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