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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI29_st-marys-church-eaglais-mhuire_Howth-Dublin.html
Howth from Old Norse Hofuth(a promontory);Binn ?adair (the hill of ?adar)is the Irish name.
This church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, was collegiate; that is, it was served by a college or community of clerics, one of whom had responsi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZ9_howth-the-village-binn-eadair_Dublin-Dublin.html
A Fishing Village
References to the fishing industry in Howth can be found from the twelfth century, although in the seventeenth century the port was also known in the area as a base for pirates roaming Dublin Bay. In Elizabethan times a wooden q…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZ3_the-lord-killanin_Dublin-Dublin.html
Sixth President of theInternational Olympic Committee1972 - 1980
President of theOlympic Council of Ireland1950 - 1973
This commemorative bronze bust was unveiled by
Dr. Jacques Rogge
Eight[h] President of theInternational Olympic Comm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZ0_james-joyce_Dublin-Dublin.html
Acknowledged as a world figure in literature. He dismantled the English language and put it together again so that it became music. The sculpture in bronze was unveiled on June 16, (Bloomsday) 1982.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYU_william-butler-yeats_Dublin-Dublin.html
"He may be regarded as the pivot around which Irish literature turned from instinctive to conscious art." (George W. Russell).
The memorial, erected in [October] 1967, is a tribute in bronze by Henry Moore, the sculptor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHUI_national-memorial-to-members-of-the-defence-forces_Dublin-Dublin.html
The National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces is a place of contemplation and remembrance, providing a focal point where families, relatives and members of the public can reflect on the contribution and sacrifice made by members of the De…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHSW_lost-at-sea_Dublin-Dublin.html
The monument was erected byThe Howth Fishermens Associationand commemorated the livesof all persons lost at sea,no matter where or no matter how.
[Representative memorial plaques follow]
FishermenBrian Faherty and Michael McDonoghof The Live…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHK4_st-columbas-church_Tucson-Meath.html
Diarmuld MacCarroll, High King of Tara, is said to have granted the dun of Cenannus to St Columcille in the 6th century for the purpose of establishing a monastery. This may explain why in 804 the Columban community on the island of Iona (Hebrides…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHK1_kells-round-tower_Milford-Meath.html
This tower is located on the grounds of St Columba's church and was built in the 10th century as part of the early Christian monastery. Such towers were referred to as a cloigteach meaning bell tower. Modelled on early Italian belfries, they were …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHJN_suffolk-street_Tucson-Meath.html
Suffolk Street is an anglicisation of the ancient name Siofac, the meaning of which is today uncertain. The Annals of the Four Masters mentions a fire in 1156 burning the area of Kells from the cross of the gate to Siofoic. The name may be derived…