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Margaret Clarke blue plaque

Blue plaque
Margaret Clarke blue plaque
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Margaret Clarke, an artist born in Thomas Street in 1884, left a blue plaque behind that still marks the exact place she entered the world. The small brass disc turns an ordinary house wall into a memorial, forcing passersby to remember a woman who shaped vision rather than merely occupying space. Her life spanned seven decades of change, yet the street keeps her name sharp and present.
This blue commemorative plaque records: Margaret Clarke (nee Crilley) 1884-1961 Artist - Ealíontóir born in Thomas Street rugadh i Sraid Thomais Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
Margaret Clarke was an Irish painter known for her portraits and religious artworks; she played a significant role in the visual arts scene of early 20th century Ireland.

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