Plaques of Dublin: A Dublin City Council project

Do you think a person, or an event, or a location, deserves a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque? On this site you’ll find all the information you need to propose a commemorative plaque.

You can also see all the plaques- and where they are – that have been erected so far.

If you can’t find the information you are looking for here, just send us an email at commemorations@dublincity.ie

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  Violet Gibson plaque unveiled
  Dublin woman Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Fascist Dictator Benito Mussolini, has been commemorated by a Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaque. The plaque was unveiled by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy at 12 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Gibson’s childhood home. Speaking at the unveiling, Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy said, “In recent years the City Council …

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  Violet Gibson – the woman who shot Mussolini
  On Thursday 20th October we’ll unveil a plaque to Dublin woman Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Fascist Dictator Benito Mussolini. The plaque will be unveiled by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy at 11am on Thursday 20th October, at 12 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Gibson’s childhood home. All are welcome to attend. Also speaking at …

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