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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DP2_malahide-mullach-ide_Malahide-Dublin.html
[Excerpt from marker] History There has been a settlement at Malahide (Mullach Íde in Gaelige meaning the Hill of the Hydes) since ancient times. The Vikings landed in 795 AD and the Danes were settled here from 897 AD. In 1185 the Normans were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI2T_howth-abbey-st-marys-mainistir-bhinn-eadair_Dublin-Dublin.html
Howth Abbey, St. Marys Sigtrygg, King of Dublin, founded the first church here in 1042. When this church was amalgamated with another on Ireland's Eye in 1235, it was re-founded by Luke, Archbishop of Dublin. Much of the present church dates from…
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/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/HMH47_the-southern-cross-monument_Portmarnock-Dublin.html
This sculpture celebrates Portmarnock's unique role in world aviation history. This beach, known as the Velvet Strand, was used as a runway for the first successful East-West Transatlantic flight, on 24th June 1930. After a gruelling 33 hours t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH11_the-velvet-strand-an-tra-chaoin_Portmarnock-Dublin.html
What's in a name?Portmarnock is names after St Marnock, a prominent missionary who founded a church in the area. The Velvet Strand and Aviation HistoryIt was from the Velvet Strand, on 24th of June 1930, that the famous Australian aircraft Sout…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGSX_the-ready-boat-pillar_Dublin-Dublin.html
Seeing the meaningWhen viewing a piece of sculpture one can see many different layers of meaning. The clues given here are only the first layer of meaning and are meant only as a gateway through which you can go on your way to see meanings of your…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGG4_balscadden-house_Dublin-Dublin.html
W. B. YeatsPoetLived Here · 1880-1883"I have spread my dreams under your feet;Tread softly because you tread on my dreams"
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