- Three plaques unveiled in March and April 2024
Dublin City Council is pleased to have unveiled three plaques over the past two months.
On 20 March the Lord Mayor and the Assistant Chief Fire Officer unveiled the third in a series commemorating Dublin firefighters who were killed in the line of duty.
Fireman John Kite died on 20 March 1884 while attending a fire at 10 Trinity Street; he was the first member of the Dublin Fire Brigade to be killed in the line of duty.
On 23 March the Lord Mayor, Daithí de Róiste, and the President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, unveiled a plaque at the Drumcondra AFC club house, Richmond Road, commemorating Clonturk Park as the venue for the All Ireland finals in 1890, 1891, 1892, and 1894.
Most recently, on 5 April 2024, the Lord Mayor unveiled a plaque to mark the site of Devlin’s Pub, one of the main locations for meetings of GHQ Headquarters of Intelligence during the War of Independence.
The next plaque to be unveiled, on 21 May, is for James Plunkett, author of Strumpet City.
- Dublin writer Maeve Brennan to be honoured by Dublin City Council
On 6 January 2024 at 11 a.m., Dublin City Council will unveil a commemorative plaque for the writer Maeve Brennan, at her childhood home in Ranelagh.
Speaking at the ceremony, and alongside the Lord Mayor, will be writer Sinéad Gleeson, who is a great champion of Maeve Brennan’s work.
Born in Dublin on 6 January 1917, the writer and New Yorker columnist lived with her family at 48 Cherryfield Avenue, Ranelagh, until 1934, and many of her short stories are set in the house.
The unveiling takes place on Maeve Brennan’s birthday, happily coinciding with Nollaig na mBan.
Plaques A-Z
- Annesley Bridge, 1916
Commemorating a battle during the Rising and those who took part, this plaque is on … - Ballybough Bridge
Commemorating the fighting that took place at the bridge during the Rising and those who … - Ballyfermot Train Ambush
On Friday, 8th July 2022, a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque marking the site of … - Beatles, The – only Irish performance
Located at Arnotts, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, the site of the Adelphi Cinema, this … - Brennan, Maeve – writer and journalist
This plaque, at 48 Cherryfield Avenue, Ranelagh, commemorates Maeve Brennan, columnist with the New Yorker … - Bryan, Thomas – executed Irish volunteer
This plaque commemorates Thomas Bryan, who, at the age of 24, in 1921 was hanged … - Burke, Peter – Dublin City Fire Brigade
This plaque commemorates Inspector Christopher Doherty and Fireman Peter Burke who were killed attending a … - Clonturk Park – venue for the All Ireland Finals
This plaque, at the Drumcondra AFC clubhouse on Richmond Road, Dublin 3, commemorates Clonturk Park …Continue reading “Clonturk Park – venue for the All Ireland Finals”
- Connolly, James – socialist & revolutionary
This plaque commemorates the socialist and signatory of the 1916 Proclamation James Connolly. Find this …Continue reading “Connolly, James – socialist & revolutionary”
- Darmon, John ‘Jack’ – Dublin Fire Brigade
Unveiled on 18 September 2023, this plaques commemorates John Darmon, a member of the Dublin …Continue reading “Darmon, John ‘Jack’ – Dublin Fire Brigade”
- Devlin’s Pub – meeting place of GHQ Intelligence
This plaque marks the location of Devlin’s Pub, which stood on the site of what …Continue reading “Devlin’s Pub – meeting place of GHQ Intelligence”
- Doherty, Christopher – Dublin City Fire BrigadeThis plaque commemorates Inspector Christopher Doherty and Fireman Peter Burke who were killed attending a …
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- Dombrain, James
Located at 36 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, D02 CD93, this plaque commemorates the founder … - Douglass, Frederick – Anti-Slavery Leader
This plaque commemorates Frederick Douglass, the anti-slavery leader, who visited Dublin in 1845, at the …Continue reading “Douglass, Frederick – Anti-Slavery Leader”
- Dowden, Edward – poet & critic
On Sunday, 29th November 2015, a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque honouring the Irish poet … - Elliott, Shay – professional cyclist and wearer of the Yellow Jersey
This plaque commemorates Shay Elliott, the first Irishman to win a stage in the Tour …Continue reading “Elliott, Shay – professional cyclist and wearer of the Yellow Jersey”
- Ennis, Séamus – musician
On the afternoon of Friday, 3rd May 2019, an official Dublin City Council commemorative plaque … - Fallon, Richard – Garda
Located at 24 Aran Quay, Dublin 7, D07 W620, this plaque honours Garda Richard Fallon, … - Father Mathew Park
Located off Philipsburgh Avenue, this plaque commemorates the location of the training grounds used by … - ffrench-Mullen, Madeleine
This plaque commemorates both Madeleine ffrench-Mullen and her lifelong partner Dr Kathleen Lynn, who founded … - Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club
This plaque commemorates the founding of the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club. The club was founded … - Four Courts Garrison
Located at the Capuchin Mission Office, Church Street, Dublin 7, D07 NNH4, this plaque commemorates … - Gibson, Violet – anti-Fascist
This plaque commemorates Violet Gibson, the Irish woman who shot Mussolini The Honourable Violet Albina … - Guinness Barge, last sailing
On Friday, 23rd July 2021, a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque honouring the last operational … - Hardy, Samuel Little
Located at 9 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 WN50, this plaque commemorates physician and obstetrician … - Hirschfeld Centre
Located in Temple Bar, this plaque is at the site of the former Hirschfeld Centre, … - Holloway, Joseph – literary critic and architect
This plaque commemorates Joseph Holloway (1861–1944), Architect and Theatre Critic, who designed the first Abbey …Continue reading “Holloway, Joseph – literary critic and architect”
- Hyland, Richard – Garda
On Monday 16th August, 2021, a Dublin City Council honouring Detective Garda Richard Hyland and … - Ireland’s First Radio Broadcast
On the morning of Thursday, 21st July 2016, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating Ireland’s … - Jacob’s Factory Garrison
On the afternoon of Friday, 29th April 2016, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating the … - Keogh, Gerald – Irish Volunteer
On Monday, 25th April 2016, a plaque commemorating the death one hundred years earlier of … - Keogh, Margaret – Cumann na mBan
This plaque commemorates Margaret Keogh, one of two Cumann na mBan members to die in the fight for … - Kiely, Benedict – writer
On 26th September 2019, a plaque commemorating the writer Benedict Kiely was unveiled at his … - Kite, John – Dublin Fire Brigade
This plaque, at 10 Trinity Street, Dublin 2, commemorates Fireman John Kite, the first member … - Ladies’ National Tennis Championship – world’s first
This plaque commemorates the world’s first national tennis championship for women, which took place in …Continue reading “Ladies’ National Tennis Championship – world’s first”
- Lynn, Dr KathleenThis plaque commemorates both Dr Kathleen Lynn and her lifelong partner Madeleine ffrench-Mullen, who founded …
- Lynott, Philip – musician
This plaque commemorates songwriter, singer, and bass player Phil Lynott, the charismatic frontman of Thin … - Mac Grianna, Seosamh – Irish language writer
This plaque commemorates the Irish-language writer Seosamh Mac Grianna (1900-1990). Born in Donegal in 1900, …Continue reading “Mac Grianna, Seosamh – Irish language writer”
- Markievicz, Countess
This plaque commemorates republican and labour activist Constance Countess Markievicz at Surrey House, Leinster Road, … - Marrowbone Lane Garrison
On the afternoon of Sunday, 24th April 2016, two Dublin City Council plaques commemorating garrisons … - McKeown, Patrick – Detective SergeantOn Monday 16th August, 2021, a Dublin City Council honouring Detective Sergeant Patrick McKeown and …
- McLoughlin, Sean
Commemorating Sean McLoughlin, ‘the forgotten boy commandant’, this plaque is at 5 North King Street, … - Mendicity Institute Garrison
On the afternoon of Sunday, 24th April 2016, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating the … - Murdoch, Iris – philosopher & writer
This plaque honours philosopher and novelist Iris Murdoch, who was born on Blessington Street, Dublin, … - O’Carroll, Richard – City Councillor & Irish Volunteer
On Wednesday, 27th April 2016, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating labour councillor Richard O’Carroll …Continue reading “O’Carroll, Richard – City Councillor & Irish Volunteer”
- O’Connell, Patrick – footballer
On the morning of Friday, 5th June 2015, a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque honouring … - O’Leary, Jerome – youngest victim of Bloody Sunday 1920
This plaque commemorates Jerome O’Leary who, at 10 years old, was the youngest of those …Continue reading “O’Leary, Jerome – youngest victim of Bloody Sunday 1920”
- Parnell, Anna – founder of the Ladies’ Land League
This plaque commemorates Anna Parnell, feminist, activist, and founder of the Ladies’ Land League, at …Continue reading “Parnell, Anna – founder of the Ladies’ Land League”
- Pearse, Patrick
This plaque commemorates Patrick Pearse, who lived with his family at 13 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin … - Plunkett, Joseph – 1916 Leader
On the afternoon of Monday, 4th May 2016, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating poet, … - RHA Gallery, original home
This plaque marks the site of the original home of the Royal Hibernian Academy, at … - Rowsome, Leo – Piper and pipe-maker
This plaque honours renowned uileann piper, pipe maker, and teacher Leo Rowsome, and is at … - Royal College of Surgeons
This plaque commemorates those who fought in the 1916 Rising at the Royal COllege of … - S.S. Adela
Located on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, this plaque commemorates the sinking of the … - S.S. Hare
Located on the North Quays at the Sean O’Casey Bridge, this plaque commemorates the sinking … - Shelbourne Football Club
On Friday, 4th September 2015, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating the founding of Shelbourne … - Skeffington, Hanna Sheehy
This plaque at Dublin Castle, Ship Street, commemorates suffragette Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, who smashed windows … - St Olave’s Church
On Wednesday 28th September, 2002, a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque marking the site of … - Walsh, Edward – Hibernian Rifles
On Saturday, 13th February 2016, a Dublin City Council plaque commemorating 1916 Easter Rising casualty … - Whelan, Leo – artist
On Friday, 2nd October 2015, a Dublin City Council commemorative plaque honouring artist and portrait …