Dublin
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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
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
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
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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Veterinary Surgeon & Inventor John Boyd Dunlop 1840 – 1921 lived here Inventor of the Pneumatic Tyre
46 Ailesbury Road, Dublin, Ireland
Artist, Geologist and Antiquary George Victor Du Noyer 1817-1869 lived here Recorder of the Past
11 Sydney Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
Anna Parnell 1852-1911 Conrádh Talún na mBan a d'oibrigh anseo. Ladies Land League worked here
Allied Irish Bank, O’Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Scientist & Author, William Hayes FRS, 1913-1994, attended school here 1927-1931, Pioneer in Genetic Research
St. Columba's College, Dublin, Ireland
Iron Manufacturer & Engineer, Richard Turner, 1798-1881, Wrought-Iron & Glass Structures
Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
This lane once led to the Optical Works of Sir Howard Grubb, F.R.S., 1844-1931, Famous Dublin maker of Large Astronomical Telescopes
Observatory Lane, Dublin, Ireland
GARASTÚN INSTITIÚID DÉIRCÍOCHTA MENDICITY INSTITUTION GARRISON Is Cuimhin Linn ÉIRÍ AMACH NA CÁSCA 1916
Usher's Island, Dublin, Ireland
RINNEADH AN CHÉAD CHRAOLADH RAIDIÓ ÉIREANNACH Ón áit seo IRELAND'S FIRST RADIO BROADCAST was transmitted from here 25.04.1916 ÉIRÍ AMACH NA CÁSCÁ 1916
, Dublin, Ireland
HANNA SHEEHY SKEFFINGTON Sufraigéid A RINNE SMIDIRÍNÍ DE NA FUINNEOGA SEO 13 Meitheamh 1912 Suffragette SMASHED THESE WINDOWS 13th June 1912
Ship Street Great, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Volunteer Peadar Macken 3rd Battalion Dublin Brigade Oglaigh na hEireann and all those who have died for the cause of irish freedom. Peadar Macken died tragically in Bolands Bakery during the 1916 Rising where he fought and from where Macken Street today gets it's name "" The flame for freedom shall never be extinguished "" 2016
Macken Street, Dublin, Ireland
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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This watch-tower was completed in 1842 to prevent bodies being snatched from Glasnevin (prospect) Cemetery for anatomical use in medical schools
Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Glasnevin, 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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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
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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John Giles Irish international footballer was born and raised in Ormond Square
Ormond Square, Dublin, Ireland
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Michael Mallin [full inscription unknown]
Emmet Hall, 122 Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin, Ireland
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Constance Countess Markievicz lay in State in this Pillar Room of the Rotunda Hospital on 16 July 1927. Tens of thousands of people filed past the remains of one known as "The Lover of the Poor" She was interred in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Pillar Room, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Street, Dublin, Ireland
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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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Veronica Guerin was assassinated close to this site on June 26th 1996. May we always remember her for her courage. Honoured by South Dublin County Council and the Sunday Independent. An bheis dé go raibh a h'anam dílis solas dé inár measc
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Newlands Cross, Naas Rd, 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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CA Parsons No5 Generator This was one of the first commercial machines based on the 1884 patent by Charles A Parsons for a steam turbine and used a dynamo as load. Output 65 amps, 100 volts at a speed on 12,000rpm. Presented to Trinity College, Dublin by Gerald Stone, BAI, 1911.
Parsons Building, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin, Ireland
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James Joyce author of Ulysses lived here from April to August 1904
No 60 Shelbourne Road, Dublin, Ireland
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In memory of Sean Healy Na. Fianna Eireann aged 15 years. Mortally wounded by British Forces at this spot during the Easter Rising April 1916
Doyle's Corner, Phibsborough, Dublin, Ireland