
What is recorded here
Shore Road in County Down still carries the ghost of a man who brought stories to life on stages across the world. Joseph Tomelty lived there from 1911 until 1995, shaping words into acts and memories into music. The blue plaque marks the house where imagination and endurance met, reminding passers-by that greatness often begins in ordinary walls.
This blue commemorative plaque records: Joseph Tomelty 1911-1995 author, actor, playwright lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
Joseph Tomelty was a multifaceted Irish entertainer known for his work as an author, actor, and playwright, contributing significantly to Irish cultural life in the 20th century.
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