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In Memory of Irish Patriots Captain Seán Connolly of the Irish Citizen Army lived here at No 58 Gloucester Street. Seán was killed in action on Easter Monday 1916 on the roof of City Hall by a British Army sniper. Seán's brothers Eddie, George, Joe, Mattie and his sister Katie also fought for Irish freedom on Easter week. Also remembering Irish Citizen Army woman Molly O'Reilly from Gardiner Street who at the age of fourteen was given the honour by James Connolly, Commander General of the Dublin Division Irish Republic Army, of hoisting the green flag over Liberty Hall, the Headquarters of the Irish Citizen Army on Palm Sunday 1916. Troid siad ar son saoirse ne hÉireann. Beidh cuimhne orthu go deo.
58 Seán McDermott Street, Dublin, Ireland
In memory of two Irish Patriots who gave their lives for Irish freedom. Brigadier Dick McKee and Vice-Brigadier Peadar Clancy Irish Republican Army It was from the house that stood here, 36 Gloucester Street, that Brigadier Dick McKee and Vice-Brigadier Peadar Clancy, Dublin Brigade, Irish Republican Army (IRA) were arrested along with the householder, Sean Fitzpatrick by the British Army and Black and Tans in the early hours of November 21st 1920. Both McKee and Clancy were later cruelly tortured and murdered along with IRA Volunteer Conor Clune in the Guard Room of Dublin Castle as a reprisal after IRA units smashed the elite spy network of British Intelligence during the War of Independence on Sunday November 21st 1920. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse ng hEireann. Beidh cuímhe orthu go deo.
36 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Independent House Site of the office of "The Nation" Founded in A.D. 1842 by Thomas Davis, Charles Gavan Duffy & John Blake Dillon
Abbey Street Middle, Dublin, Ireland
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Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington Sufraigeid a rinne smidirini de na fuinneoga seo 13 Meitheamh 1912. Suffragette smashed these windows 13th June 1912
English translation: Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, Suffragette, smashed these windows 13th June 1912
Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
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In memory of three Dublin fire fighters Robert Malone, Peter McArdle, Thomas Nugent, Who died while firefighting on this site, 5th October 1936
Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Gerald Keogh 1894-1916 Óglaigh na hÉireann maraíodh é gar don áit seo Irish Volunteer killed near here Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916
117 Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland
Volunteer Seán Howard. Mortally wounded near this spot 27 April, died 29 April 1916. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse ne hÉireann.
Church Street, Dublin, Ireland
do chum glóire dé agus onóra ne h-éireann Kevin Barry H Coy. 1st Batt. Dublin Brigade, IRA. was taken prisoner in this vicinity 20th Sept 1920 in action against the British Forces in defence if The Irish Republic for which he gave his life in Mountjoy Gaol 1st Nov 1920.
Church Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dedicated to the Irish Anti-Fascists who joined the fight against Franco in Spain, 1936-9. May their bravery serve as an inspiration to those who continue to fight against Fascism today. Leann an streachailt!
43 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Adjacent to this house was born AD 1740 James Napper Tandy civic tribune soldier and patriot, Secretary Dublin Society United Irishmen, Chef de Brigade Armée de la Republique Francaise, died in Bordeaux 1803. Erected by Quay Ward branch Wolfe Tone and '98 Memorial Association A.D. 1900 [full inscription unknown]
English translation: Adjacent to this house was born AD 1740 James Napper Tandy civic tribune soldier and patriot, Secretary Dublin Society United Irishmen, Chef de Brigade Armée de la Republique Francaise, died in Bordeaux 1803. Erected by Quay Ward branch Wolfe Tone and '98 Memorial Association A.D. 1900 [Google Translate]
in the grounds of St Audoen's Chruch, 5 High Street, Jamestown, Dublin, Ireland
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The inaugural meeting of the Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland Conference of St Michan was held on this site on 16 December 1844. SVP.
Charles Street West, Dublin, Ireland
Near this spot on November 19 1807, the Prince of Wales and the Rochdale were wrecked with the loss of nearly 400 lives. This tragedy led to the construction of Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Comóradh 200 bliain. Ar dheis dé go raibh a n-anam dílis
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Brighton Vale, on the harbour wall below Martello Tower, Dublin, Ireland
Ba sa teach seo sa bhliann 1988 in this house. A dhréachtaigh Kader Asmal agus Albie Sachs an Bille um Chearta na hAfraice Theas, Bille a cuireadh isteach níos déanaí i mBunreacht Phoblacht Dhaonlathach na hAfraice Theas. Kader Asmal and Albie Sachs drafted the South African Bill of Rights which would later be incorporated in the Constitution of a Democratic Republic of South Africa.
20 Beechpark Road, Dublin, Ireland
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Optical and Mechanical Engineer Thomas Grubb FRS 1800-1879 Site of his first Engineering Works & Observatory Renowned for Telescopes
6 Canal Road, Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland
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Science Journalist Mary Mulvihill 1959-2015 lived here Pioneer in Science Communication
51 Manor Street, Dublin, Ireland
Quaternary Scientist, Archaeologist & Writer G.F. Mitchell FRS PRIA 1912-1997 Interpreter of the Irish Landscape
Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Veterinary Surgeon & Inventor John Boyd Dunlop 1840 – 1921 lived here Inventor of the Pneumatic Tyre
46 Ailesbury Road, Dublin, Ireland
Site of the Victoria Foundry and Birthplace of Robert Mallet F.R.S. 1810-1881 Engineering scientist: Pioneer seismologist.
Ryders Row, Dublin, Ireland
Professor of Computer Science John Gabriel Byrne 1933-2016 A Genuine Renaissance Man Father of Computing in Ireland
O'Reilly Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Artist, Geologist and Antiquary George Victor Du Noyer 1817-1869 lived here Recorder of the Past
11 Sydney Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
Bram Stoker author of Dracula lived on Buckingham Street (1858 - 1864).
Buckingham Street, Dublin, Ireland
Lady Jane Wilde 'Speranza' 1821 - 1896 Fíle, Scríbhneoir, Gníomhaí, a chónaigh anseo. Poet, writer, activist, lived here.
English translation: Lady Jane Wilde 'Speranza' 1821 - 1896 Fíle, Writer, Activist, lived here. Poet, writer, activist, lived here. [AWS Translate]
1 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland
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Educationalist & Administrator, John Ingram, 1887-1973, Promoted Modern Technical Education
Dublin Institute of Technology, Bolton Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Iris Murdoch 1919-1999 ùrscéalaí agus fealsamh a rugadgh anseo. novelist and philosopher born here
English translation: Iris Murdoch 1919-1999 novelist and philosopher born here
59 Blessington Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Joseph Holloway 1861–1944 Ailtire agus Léirmheastóir Drámaíochta A CHÓNAIGH ANSEO Architect and Theatre Critic LIVED HERE
English translation: Joseph Holloway 1861—1944 Architect and Drama Critic who lived HERE Architect and Theatre Critic LIVED HERE [AWS Translate]
21 Northumberland Road, Dublin, Ireland
Seosamh Mac Grianna 1900–1990 Scribhneoir A CHÓNAIGH ANSEO Writer LIVED HERE
English translation: Joseph Mac Grianna 1900—1990 Screwdriver who lived HERE Writer LIVE HERE [AWS Translate]
St Anne's Park, Dublin, Ireland
Shay Elliott 1934–1971 Rothaí gairmiúil agus ceannaire ar Tour de France 1963 A CHÓNAIGH ANSEO Professional cyclist and leader of the 1963 Tour de France LIVED HERE
English translation: Shay Elliott 1934—1971 Professional cyclist and leader on Tour de France 1963 who LISTED HERE Professional cyclist and leader of the 1963 Tour de France LIBED HERE [AWS Translate]
96 Old County Road, Dublin, Ireland
Inspector Christopher Doherty Fireman Peter Burke A fuair bás ar dualgas anseo Died here in the line of duty 20.5.1891
English translation: Inspector Christopher Doherty Fireman Peter Burke Who died on duty here Died here in the line of duty 20.5.1891 [AWS Translate]
30 Westmoreland Street, Dublin, Ireland