Dublin

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THE BEATLES Is anseo i bPictiúrlann Adelphi a bhí an t-aon dá cheolchoirm i mBaile Átha Cliath acu. 7 Samhain 1963. Performed their only two Dublin concerts here at the Adelphi Cinema 7th November 1963

Middle Abbey Street, Dublin, Ireland

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I gcuimhne ar na fir agus mná a glac páirti in Eiri Amach na Cáscá. Annesley Bridge. In memory of the men and women who took part in the Easter Rising. Eiri Amach Na Cáscá 1916.

291 Richmond Road, Dublin 3, D03 XF78, Dublin, Ireland

In the garden of this house John Henry Newman 1801 - 1890 built University Church 1856

87A St Stephen's Green West, Dublin, Ireland

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Writer George Moore lived in this house 1901 - 1911

4 Ely Place , Dublin, Ireland

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In this house was born Sir Richard Griffith. Bart. 1784-1878 Father of Irish Geology

Hume House, Hume St, Dublin, Ireland

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Oliver St. John Gogarty poet and surgeon had rooms here 1915 - 1917

27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland

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Birthplace of William Butler Yeats poet dramatist author June 13 1865

5 Sandymount Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland

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Theoretical Physicist George Francis Fitzgerald MRIA FRS 1851 - 1901 lived here Fitzgerald Contraction in Relativity

7 Ely Place, Dublin, Ireland

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Andrew O'Connor sculptor born Worcester Mass., USA June 7th 1874 died in this house June 7 1941

77 Merrion Square Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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Birthplace of the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Son of the Earl of Mornington

24 Merrion St Upper, Dublin, Ireland

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Daniel O'Connell 1775 - 1847 'The Liberator' lived in this house

58 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland

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Ernest Shackleton lived here 1874 - 1922 lived here 1880 -1884 Antartic explorer. Leader of men

35 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland

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Erwin Schrödinger creator of Wave Mechanics worked here 1940 - 1956

65 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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Mainie Jellett 1897 - 1944 painter lived and worked here

24 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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Ludwig Wittgenstein (1899 -1951) Viennese philosopher stayed in Dublin in the winter 1948 - 1949 and liked to sit and write at these steps.

The Greenhouse, National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

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Poet dramatist Sean O'Casey lived in this house 1882 - 1888

9 Inisfallen Parade, Dublin, Ireland

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W. H. S. Monck, 1839 - 1915 and colleagues made the first electrical measurements of starlight here on 1892 August 28

29 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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Ludwig Wittgenstein 1889 - 1951 philosopher lived and worked here November 1948 - June 1949

Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland

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John Field composer and pianist born at Golden Lane 26th July 1782 died at Moscow 27th January 1837. Creator of the nocturne, precursor of Chopin, was baptised in this church 5th September 1782

St. Werburgh's Church, Werburgh Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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Lord Edward FitzGerald Commander-in-Chief of the United Army was buried here on 5th June 1798

Saint Werburgh's Parish Church, Werburgh Street, Dublin, Ireland

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PÁIRC AN ATHAR MAITIÚ Chuaigh Oglaigh an 2ú Cathlán FAOI OILIÚNT ANSEO FR. MATHEW PARK Volunteers of the 2nd Battalion TRAINED HERE ÉIRÍ AMACH NA CÁSCA 1916

Windsor Villas, Dublin 3, Dublin, Ireland

Michael William Balfe 1808 - 1870 was born and spent his youth in a house which stood near this site (No 10 Pitt St)

Westbury Hotel, Clarendon St, Dublin, Ireland

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On the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day this plaque was dedicated to Mary Manning, a young Irish woman who led a strike against apartheid from 1984-1987. She represents the courage and commitment of women to the struggle for peace, justice and a better life for all. Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki President of South Africa 8 March 2008

34 Henry Street, Dublin, Ireland

Irish Aviation began in this building on November 5th 1909 when the members of the Irish Automobile Club founded the Irish Aero Club

33 Dawson St Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

Constance Markievicz, Ceannaire san Eirí Amach na Cáscá agus Aire sa Chéad Dáil Eireann, A chónaigh anseo 1912-1916, Easter Rising Leader and Minister in the First Dáil Eireann lived here 1912-1916.

Surrey House, 49b Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 K4C8, Dublin, Ireland

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Edward Walsh 1873-1916 Ball de Hibernian Rifles, ÉAG-GHONTA SA LÁTHAIR SEO, member of the Hibernian Rifles, MORTALLY WOUNDED HERE, Eire Amach na Cáscá 1916.

Parliament Street, Dublin 2, D02 RK76, Dublin, Ireland

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John Field Creator of the Nocturne Born Golden Lane 1782 Died Moscow 1837

Golden Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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This Georgian residence was the boyhood home of Lafcadio Hearn ( Koizumi Yakumo 1850-1904 ) one of the most fascinating writers of the 19th century. The Celtic spirit of vague unrest and a reaction to Western materialism led him to Japan in 1890. His genius grasped better than anyone the very essence of Japan. He presented with subtle comprehension and symapthy and with exquisite prose the soul of a people destined to play an ever increasing role in world affairs

48 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland

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Site of Whytes Academy 1758 - 1824 Pupils here included Richard Brinsley Sheridan Thomas Moore Robert Emmet Arthur Wellesley Late Duke of Wellington.

78 - 79 Grafton St (Bewleys), Dublin, Ireland

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Caoimhghín ó hUigín TD agus Aire Dlí & Cirt (1892 - 1912) Kevin O'Higgins TD and Minister for Justice. Feallmharaíodh é gar don láthair seo 10.7.1927 was assassinated near this spot

Booterstown Avenue, junction with Cross Avenue, Dublin, Ireland

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Robert Lloyd Praeger Botanist and Author Lived Here 1922 - 1952

19 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, Ireland

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William Dargan 1799 - 1867 founder of Irish Railways and National Gallery lived here

2 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, Ireland

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W. B. Yeats Poet and Statesman Lived here 1918-1919

96 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland

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Jack B. Yeats 1871 - 1957 Painter Lived and worked here

18 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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At the time of the famine in 1848 food prepared in a kitchen behind this wall was distributed to the needy through a window here.

9 Pakenham Road, Dublin, Ireland

Ernest Walton 1903-1995 Fellow of Trinity College Erasmus Smith's Professor 1946-1974 Nobel Laureate in Physics 1951

School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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In this house Fr. John Sullivan SJ (1861-1933) lived during the years 1861-1900

Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland

Lafcadio Hearn 1850-1904 famous for his writings on Japan lived here 1853-1855 during his childhood

21 Leinster Square, Dublin, Ireland

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1899 - 1999 The inaugural meeting of the General Council of County Councils took place on the 22nd August 1899 in the Old Antient Concert Rooms 42 Pearse Street, Dublin. This plaque was unveiled by Cllr. Mary Freehill, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Cllr. Patrick Treanor, Cathaoirleach, GCCC

Pearse Street Library, 138 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland

Matilda Knowles 1864-1933 Naturalist & Biologist Researcher & Curator National Herbarium

National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

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