1870 Slater’s Directory – Galway, & c. – Connaught p. 39 

Post Office, Galway, Peter J. GOGHLAN, Post master - The delivery of letters from all parts commences at seven morning, there is a second delivery of letters from England, Scotland, all parts of Ireland and foreign parts, at thirty-five minutes past two afternoon.

Letters are despatched to England, Scotland, and north, east and south parts of Ireland, and to foreign parts, at twenty-five minuets past eleven morning, and again to the same places at a quarter before eleven night.

Money order Office Savings Bank. 

Post Office, Salt Hill, Ellen Ryan, Post Mistress – Letters arrive from Galway at a quarter past eight morning and half past three afternoon, and are despatched thereto at half past ten morning and a half past seven evening. 

Nobility, Gentry & Clergy

ALLMAN, George Johnston Esq. L.L.D., Salthill

ASHTOWN, Right Hon Lord, Woodlawn

BLAKE, Andrew Wm. Esq, Furbo

BLAKE, John Esq. J.P., Gregg Castle

BLAKE, Martin Kirwan Esq. J.P., Glanvill

BLAKE, Sir Thomas, Bart. J.P., Menlo Castle

BRODIE, Terrence Esq. M.D.(poor law inspector) Palmyra Crescent

BUNBURY, Mrs. ____, Spiddal

BURKE, Edwd. C Esq, J.P., Oughterard

BURKE, George Esq, J.P., Danesfield

BURKE, Rev. John, Woodquay

CAMPBELL, Rev. Charles, Rahoon

CAMPBELL, James Esq, J.P., Ardmore

CLOHERTY, Michl. Esq, Lr., Dominick st.

COMMINS, Rev. George, P.P. & V.G., Market square

COMMINS, Rev. Martin, Presentation road

COMMONS, The Misses ___, Salthill road

COMYN, Francis Esq, Woodstock

COMYN, Peter Sarsfield Esq, J.P., the Farm

CULLAN, P.H. Esq (sub-sheriff), West Cottage

CULLINAN, Mrs. Sarah, Prospect Hill

CURTIS, Arthur H. Esq., L.L.D., Salthill

D’ARCY, Rev. John, Prospect Hill

D’ARCY, Mark Esq, Salthill Rd.

D’ARCY, Mrs. ____, Palmyra crescent

DONNELLAN, Edmond H. Esq, Eyre st

DOOLEY, Rev. John P.P., Presentation rd.

EASTWOOD, Thomas Francis Esq, J.P.

FITZGERALD, Mr. Francis, Salthill rd.

FOLEY, Rev. Daniel, Taylor’s hill

FORSTER, Captain Blake, J.P., East Hound

FORSTER, Mr. Robert, Forster st.

GEISLER, Charles Esq PH.D., Palmyra crescent

GOULDEN, Mr. James, Nun’s island

GREEN, John Butler Esq, J.P., Prospect hill

HALLOWELL, Rev. John, College rd

IVERS, Robert J. Esq., Marine Lodge, Taylor’s hill

JENNINGS, Mrs. Eliza, Henry st

JOYCE, Pierce Esq, J.P., D.L., Merview

KIERNAN, Rev. Peter, Market st

LAMBER(?), Capt. Richd. Taylor’s hill

LONG, Rev. Mortlock, Nun’s island

LYNCH, James Esq, Salerno

LYNCH, Marcus Esq, J.P. (& high sheriff for the county of the town of Galway), Barna House

MAHON, James Esq, Eyre st

MARTIN, Mr. Robert, Dominic st

MELVILLE, Alexander G. Esq, M.D., Rahoon House

MILES, Patrick Esq., J.P., Drinkwell

MITCHELL, Mrs. Ann, Nun’s island

MOFFATT, Thomas W. Esq, L.L.D., Palmyra crescent

MORRIS, George Esq, J.P., Well park

MURRAY, William Esq, J.P., Maryville

NEWELL, Rev. Redmund, Market st

O’DONNELL, Mrs. Mary Montpelier ter

O’FLAHERTY, Anthy. Esq, Knockbane

O’FLAHERTY, Bernard Esq, J.P., Ardvilla

O’FLAHERTY, James Esq, J.P., Arran Isles

O’HARA, Mrs. Ann, West Lodge

O’HARA, Capt. James, Lenaboy

OLIVER, John Esq., Eyre square

O’SULLIVAN, Rev. James, A.M., Palmyra crescent

PALMER, Thomas Esq, Dominick st

PERSSE, Henry Esq, Glenard

PERSSE, Robert Esq, J.P., Black Rock House

PERSSE, Thomas Moor Esq, J.P., Mount Vernon

REDINGTON, John Esq, Dangan

REDINGTON, John, jun. Esq, Dangan

REGAN, Mrs. Catherine, Salthill

ROBERTS, Samuel W. Esq, C.E., Barrfield

ROWNEY, Thomas H. Esq, PH.D., Palmyra Crescent

RYAN, Jas. Henry Esq., J.P., Murragh

SEMPLE, Joseph Esq, St. Augustine st

SOARS, Mrs. Mary Ann, Montpelier ter

SOMERVILLE, R.W. Esq, Salthill

TIMOTHY, Miss Margt., Montpelier ter

TOWNSEND, Edwd. Esq, M.A., Salthill

VAUGHAN, Mrs. Win(if?)red, Nun’s island

WALLCOURT, The Right Hon Lord, Ardfry 

Academies and Schools

Church Missionary Schools, Taylor’s hill – Thos. ST. GEORGE, Master; Miss TAAFFE, mistress 

College, College road - Rev. John HALLOWELL, M.A. head master 

Golding, the Misses (boarding & day) Middle st 

Industrial School (St. Anne’s), Sister of Mercy, teachers. 

Model Schools, Newcastle road, (under the Board of the National Education Society) – James MOYLAN, master; Mrs. MC CULLOUGH and Mary HERITAGE, mistresses. 

National Schools: -

Bohermore – Jno F. REYNOLDS, mstr Market st (Roman Catholic) – the Patrician Brothers, teachers. 

Newtown Smith (Roman Catholic) – Sisters of Mercy, teachers 

Nun’s island (girls) – taught by the ladies of the Presentation convent. 

Orphan Industrial School, Claddagh 

 

Queens college, Newcastle rd – President Edward BERWICK, B.A.

Professors.

Greek – D’Arcy W. THOMPSON, M.A.

Latin – Thomas MAGUIRE, B.A.

Mathematics – George Johnston ALLMAN, L.L.D.

History, English Literature, and Mental Science – Thomas W. MOFFATT, L.L.D.

Chemistry – Thos. H. ROWNEY, PH.D.

Natural History – Alex. G. MELVILLE, M.D. Edin. M.R.C.S. Eng.

Mineralogy and Geology – William KING Cor. Mem. Nat. Hist. And Med. Soc. Dresden, & c.

Modern Language – Charles GEISLER, PH.D.

Jurisprudence and Political Economy – John E. CAIRNS, M.A.

English Law – Wm. B. CAMPION, B.A.

Anatomy and Physiology – John CLELAND, M.D.

Practice of Medicine – Nicholas COLAHAN, M.D. F.R.S. Edin.

Practice of Surgery – James V. BROWNE, M.D. L.R.C.S.I.

Materia Medica – Simon M’COY, F.R.C.S.I.

Midwifery – Richard DOHERTY, M.D. Hon. V.P. Obstet. Sec. Dub.

Medical Jurisprudence – Simon M’COY, M.R.C.S.I.

Civil Engineering – Edward TOWNSEND, M.A.

Registrar – William LUPTON, M.A.

Bursar – George J. ALLMAN, L.L.D.

Librarian – John H. RICHARDSON, B.A. 

St. Joseph’s Seminary – Nun’s island – the Christian Brothers, teachers 

Agents

Marked thus * are Land and + are Emigration agents.

(See also Fire & c. Office Agents)

CAMPELL, James (house), Presentation road

CONNELL, Wm. C. (commission), Eyre st

(* )CULLEN, Patrick H., William st West

(+)EVANS & Son (commission), New Dock st

(+)FINN, James, Victoria place

(*)FORBES, James, Prospect Hill

GUILFOYLE, Edward (for Allsopp’s Burton ale’s) William st

HARRISON, John, St. Helen’s

KEARY, Denis (for Alexander Perry & Co. brewers) Merchants rd

(*)LYDON, Thomas, Dominick st

LYNSKEY, William, Bohermore

(*)SKERRETT, Anthony, Mary st

WHAMOND, D.& Co. Flood st 

Apothecaries

CONSEDINE, Michael (& accoucheur) Eyre sq.

ENGLAND, Richard, Shop st

M’SWINEY, James, Shop st

STAUNTON, Edwd. Patrick, Dominick st 

Architects and Builders

BRADY, William, St. Francis st

CLARKE, Anthony, Salthill rd

DAVIS, James, Montpelier ter

GLYNN, Matthew, Middle st

SEMPLE, Austin, William st

SEMPLE, Joan, Dominick st 

Attorneys

BLAKE, James W., St. Francis st

JENNINGS, Richard, Mary st

M’NAMARA, Michael, Eyre st

M’NAMARA, Nicholas, Eyre st 

 

 

1870 Slater’s Directory – Clifden, & c. – Connaught p. 31 

heading missing (from previous page)

ROBINSON, John James, Esq J.P., Ballinahinch, Clifden

SHEA, Gartside Esq, J.P., Clifden

SMITH, Hamilton Esq, (high constable) Calla

THOMPSON, Capt. ____J.P., Leenand

USHER, Rev. Geo. P.P., Oughterard

YOUNG, William Esq, J.P., Clifden 

Schools

Infants’ School, Clifden – Miss GORE, mistress 

National Schools: -

Clifden – John TALBOT, master

Clifden (conventual) – the nuns, teachers

Oughterard – Jas. FAHEY, master

Oughterard (conventual) – the nuns, teachers

O’BRIEN, Michael, Clifden 

Blacksmiths

CONNOR, John, Clifden

D’ARCY, Michael, Oughterard

LYDON, William, Clifden

MOLLOY, Thomas, Oughterard

WALSH, Thomas, Oughterard 

Bootmakers

FARRELL, John, Oughterard

FARRELL, Patrick, Oughterard

FYNN, John, Clifden

GREANY, Martin, Clifden

LENNON, John, Clifden

LYCOTT, Hugh, Clifden

MC DONOUGH, Patrick, Clifden

NEAGH, Patrick, Clifden

O’NEILL, Robert, Clifden 

Butchers

GONHAM, John, Clifden

HICKEY, Peter, Clifden

KENNEDY, Michael, Clifden

WALSH, Patrick, Clifden 

Carpenters

FAHERTY, John, Clifden

FAHERTY, Patrick, Clifden

LYDON, Peter, Clifden

WALSH, Thomas, Oughterard 

Grocers

BRENNAN, George, Clifden

CAVANAGH, Fenton, Clifden

CONNOLLY, Martin, Clifden

FAHERTY, Margaret, Clifden

GIVERN, Anthony, Clifden

GIVERN, Joseph, Clifden

GRIFFIN, John, Clifden

GORHAM, Martin, Clifden

HALLORAN, John, Oughterard

LEA, Michael, Clifden

LEA, Peter, Clifden

MC GINNIS, John, Clifden

MADDEN, John, Oughterard

MONAGHAN, John, Oughterard

MOLLIN, John, Clifden

MURPHY, Jane, Oughterard

NYLAN, William, Clifden

O’DONNELL, Martin, Clifden

PRENDERGAST, James, Clifden

ROE, John, Clifden

SHARPLEY, James, Clifden 

Hotels

MULLARKEY, Terence [family, commercial & posting establishment] Clifden

MURPHY, Jane [family & commercial], Oughterard 

Ironmongers

CONNOLLY, John Joyce, Clifden

GORHAM, Anthony, Clifden

LYDON, Thomas, jun., Clifden

PRENDERGAST, Timothy, Clifden 

Spirit Dealers

CAVANAGH, Fenton, Clifden

COMMINS, James, Clifden

D’ARCY, Martin, Clifden

GIVERN, Joseph, Clifden

GORHAM, Joseph, Clifden

GRI(??)IN, John, [and distributer of stamps] Clifden

HALLORAN, John, Oughterard

LEA, Michael, Clifden

LYDON, Margaret, Clifden

LYDON, Michael, Clifden

LYDON, Peter, Clifden

MONAGHAN, John, Oughterard

MULLIN, John, Clifden

PRENDERGAST, James, Clifden

ROE, John, Clifden

STEWART, Patrick, Clifden 

Stone Masons

BURKE, Denis, Clifden

BURKE, William, Clifden

FAHEY, John, Clifden 

Surgeons

BE(?)ETON, Wm. W., M.D., Oughterard

KEARNEY, Ambrose, M.D., Roundstone

PAYNE, Christopher J. M.D. Clifden 

Surveyors

KING, Thomas, Clifden

NEEDHAM, Patrick, Clifden 

Tailors

COLE, Edward, Clifden

TIERNEY, Patrick, Clifden

WALSH, John, Oughterard 

Woolen Drapers & Haberdashers

CARR, Mary, Clifden

CONNELLY, Martin, Clifden

GRIFFIN, John, Clifden

LYDON, Thomas, Clifden

MC GLOUGHLIN, Peter, Clifden

M’GUINNESS, John, Clifden

MOLARKEY, Terence, Clifden

MURPHY, William, Oughterard

PRENDERGAST, John James, Clifden

REARDON, John, Clifden 

Miscellaneous

BRENNAN, George – agriculturalist & land valuator, Clifden

ELLIOTT, Thomas – saddler, Clifden

FAY, John – painter & glazier, Clifden

FLANAGHAN, James – slater & plasterer, Clifden

GERHERTY, John – land agent, Clifden

GRIFFIN, John – stamp distributor, Clifden

HEALY, Patrick – contractor, Ardbear

JONES, John W. – watchmaker, Clifden

LEVINGTON, William – corn merchant, Clifden & Westport

LYDON, Thomas – pawnbroker, Clifden

MC DONNELL, Alex – polisher, Clifden

NOON, Thomas – tinsmith, Clifden

PURCELL, Patrick – nailer, Clifden

RILEY, Mary – milliner, Clifden 

Places of Worship & Their Ministers

Episcopal church, Clifden – Rev. Hyacinth D’ARCY, rector

Episcopal church, Oughterard – Rev. ____ GOODES, rector 

Roman Catholic Chapels –

Clifden – Rev. Patrick M’MANUS, P.P.; Rev. B. M’ANDREW and Thomas MELLETH, Curates

Oughterard – Rev. George USHER, P.P; Rev. James DAVERN, c.c. 

Methodist (Wesleyan) Chapels – Clifden & Oughterard 

Poor Law Union – workhouse, Clifden

Chairman – George J. ROBINSON Esq.

Master – John HEANNE

Episcopal Chaplain – Rev. C.H. PELLEY

Roman Catholic Chaplain – Rev. Patrick M’MANUS, P.P.

Medical Attendant – Chrs. J. PAYNE, M.D.

Clerk to Guardians – John BURKE

Relieving Officers – Cornelius KING and Joseph MORGAN 

Poor Law Union – workhouse, Oughterard

Chairman – George F. O’FLAHERTY, Esq

Master, Clerk, and Returning Officer – Henry FLANAGHAN

Matron – B. THOMAS

Episcopal chaplain – Rev. Henry VEREKER

Roman Catholic Chaplian – Rev. George USHER

Medical Attendant – W.W. BERETON

Relieving Officers – John BURKE, Matthew MONS, James MEACLE, Daniel WALSH 

Bridewell- John CONEYS, Keeper

Constabulary Barrack – Alfred Edward HORNE Esq, sub inspector

Convent of Mercy, Oughterard

Court House – Samuel D. ROBBINS, Clerk of the Petty Sessions

DISPENSARY – Christopher J. PAYNE, M.D. physician & apothecary

Franciscan Monastery, Ardbear – Francis Costello, Superior 

Car

To Galway, a mail car, every afternoon at four, goes through Oughterard. 

Railway

The nearest station to Galway (fifty miles distant) for mode of conveyance there to, see Car.