Royal Oak Tavern and John Moore & Charles Bianconi

John Moore First President of the Republic of Connaught died here in the Royal Oak (Tavern 6th Dec. 1899) it was situated at the entrance to Georges Court where it meets John Roberts Square and over the doorway a plaque high on the wall reads: –

In Memory of John Moore 1763 – 1799 First President of Ireland. He was held prisoner here. Erected by Cumannseanocliagh / Finnart Éireann

Film Notes

An article on Edmund Rice – View here

Learn more about Charles Bianconi – View Website

Read more about John Moore and the 1798 Rebellion – View Website

About Waterford Cultural Quarter

Created and produced by Waterford Youth Arts in 2021 with support from Waterford Council Arts Office, Waterford Cultural Quarter and Creative Waterford. All Film and Audio by Keith Currams. Website by Thomas Fitzgerald. Producer and Interviewer Ollie Breslin. Special thanks to Michael O’Sullivan and all the members of Waterford History Group (Facebook) and to the National Library Ireland .

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