plaque · Ireland

ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE HON. A.M. KAVANAGH AS A TOKEN OF THE ADMIRATION AND RESPECT WITH WHICH HE WAS REGARDED BY MANY FRIENDS

Photograph at the ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE HON. A.M. KAVANAGH AS A TOKEN OF THE ADMIRATION AND RESPECT WITH WHICH HE WAS REGARDED BY MANY FRIENDS plaque
Photograph: A.-K. D., via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This memorial plaque honours the Hon. A.M. Kavanagh, erected as a lasting expression of the deep admiration and respect felt by their many friends. Plaques like this serve as a vital connection to individuals who were valued within their community, ensuring that their memory and the esteem in which they were held are preserved for future generations. Such tributes reflect the collective regard of those who knew and appreciated Kavanagh, transforming personal sentiment into a public, enduring statement.

The tradition of memorialisation through plaques and monuments has long been a significant part of civic and personal remembrance in Ireland. These installations often mark places of importance, or are integrated into existing structures, offering a quiet space for reflection. This specific plaque, by commemorating an individual through the collective will of friends, stands within a broader history of community-led tributes. Such gestures highlight social bonds and the desire to publicly acknowledge contributions or character that were valued within the local fabric.

This commemorative plaque can be found in Ireland. As a plaque, it is likely affixed to a building or another structure, offering a direct and accessible point of remembrance. Visitors should approach with respect, understanding that it signifies a personal and community tribute. While specific access details for the exact location are not known from the source information, plaques are generally visible from public spaces, allowing for quiet contemplation.

Inscription

ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE HON. A.M. KAVANAGH AS A TOKEN OF THE ADMIRATION AND RESPECT WITH WHICH HE WAS REGARDED BY MANY FRIENDS
Transcribed from the plaque at Location details from OpenStreetMap.

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Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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