Shops in Irishtown
Irishtown is a long street leading towards Cahir, beginning at the West Gate of Clonmel. It was where many of the native Irish once lived, at a time when they were not allowed reside within the town walls.
The premises numbers presently range from 1-120, although in the past there were considerably more premises. Many were, rebuilt and some were amalgamated with others over the years, as can be seen from some premises details below:
Thomas Cantwell, No.135
James O'Donnell, 1846, Public House, No. 137
Edward Quirke, 1846,
Public House, no.134
James Sheehy, 1846, Public House, No. 136
Consequently, the businesses shown on these pages are numbered in accordance with the information available, and in some cases would not correspond with the current numbering scheme.
Irishtown begins at the West Gate, outside the original walled town, and proceeds westwards towards Cahir.
Some businesses whose addresses are unknown are listed after No. 60, at the bottom of this page.
| No. | Premises Occupants, present and past. |
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| 1 | Demolished for Car Park J J Harding, up to 1932 at least, Grocery and Spirits Mary Hannigan, 1901, Public House William Read, 1846, Wine & Spirits |
| 2 | Demolished for Car Park Edward Pope, 1901-1935 at least, Poulterer Murphy & Co, 1846, Grocery |
| 3 | Demolished for Car Park Joyce Carroll, 1846, Baker |
| 4 | Demolished for Car Park Alice Wall, 1901-1935 at least, Public House John Wright, 1824, Bootmaker |
| 5 | Gleeson's, 1990's-present, Public House Britton's, 1960's, Public house Maurice Wall, Grocer, 1935 Maurice Quinn, 1901, Public House Mary Ryan, 1846, Public House |
| 6 | Country Pork, 2000's, Meats Robert Prendergast, 1846, Clothes |
| 7 | Every Blooming Thing, 2000's, Florist The Readers Library, 1960, Small lending library, (Props. Moll & Bill Crowley) |
| 8 | Martins, 1990's-present, Fruit & Vegetables Maurice Quinn, 1901, Grocer |
| 9 |
Polish Food Store, 2010-present) |
| STREET | Joyces Lane |
| 10 | Butterfly, 2010-2011, Ladies Hairdresser Maria Delahunty, 1846, confectioner |
| 11 | Professional Tanning, 2011, Tanning Salon Michael Landers, 1935, Cabinetmaker |
| 12 | H Morgan, 1935-1990's, Cabinetmaker & Antique Furniture T Cashin, 1901, Draper |
| 13 | FitzGerald & Nash, 1980's-2012, Furniture Store Strangs Garage, 1970's-80's Farrell Brothers, 1930's- up to early 1960's, General Hardware John McGrath, 1901, Hardware Elizabeth Grubb, 1846, Baker |
| 14 | FitzGerald & Nash, 1980's-2012), Furniture Store Strangs Garage, 1970's-80's Farrell Brothers, 1930's- up to early 1960's, General Hardware John McGrath, 1901, Hardware |
| 15 | residence, 2011 West Gate Bakery, 1935, Bakery John Kennedy 1901, Bookseller |
| 16 | residence, 2011 James McGregor, Plumber McNamara, 1901, Grocer Temperance Hotel, 1901, Hotel |
| 17 | residence, 2011 J P Kennedy, 1935, Bookseller Margaret Walsh, 1901, Grocer James Price, 1846, Currier & Leather |
| 18 | Ryan, 1990's-present, Victualler The Cycle Centre, 2011, Bicycle Shop Ryan, 1901, Cycles |
| 19 | James Walsh, 200's-present, Motor Factors Atkins, 1945-55, Fitters John Keating, 1846, Public House & Wheelwright |
| 20 | Ladbrokes, 2011, Betting Office |
| 21 | residence, 2011 Jasper Cooney, 1950's-1980's Richard McCarthy, 1901, Bakery |
| 22 | residence, 2011 Davin & Myles, 1901, Bakery James Macklin, 1846, Grocer |
| 23 | Green Eccles, 1846, Bakery |
| 24 | Prego, 2010-present, Pizza Outlet |
| 25 |
Devanes, 2013, Public House |
| 26 | Devanes, 2013, Public House Gavin's, 2011, Public House The Phoenix, 2011, Public House Devanes, 2010, Public House Allens, 1980's-200x, Public House O'Brien, ( -1929)Grocery/Drapery shop & Public House Edward Sargint, 1824, 1846, Corn Merchant Patrick O'Brien, 1901, Greengrocer |
| 27 | Car Park, 2011 Patrick Connolly, 1901, Harness Maker |
| 28 | Car Park, 2011 Francis Lane, 1846, Wood Turner |
| 29 | Car Park, 2011 |
| 30 | Car Park, 2011 |
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| No. | Premises Occupants, present and past. |
| 31 | St. Mary's Church Grounds |
| 32 | St. Mary's Church Grounds |
| 33 | St. Mary's Church Grounds |
| 34 | residence, 2011 |
| 35 | Wrenn, 2011, shop Rapid Refill, 2009, Printer Cartridge Shop John Clifford, 1901, Poulterer |
| 36 | residence, 2011 John O'Donnell, 1901, Public House |
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| 38 | |
| 39 | Joseph King, 1901, Public House John O'Donnell, 1901, Spirits |
| 40 | Tipperary Centre for Independent Living, 2011 Richard Crean, 1901, Tanner |
| 41 | Irishtown Post Office,2011 Michael Skehan, 1901, Grocer |
| 42 | |
| 43 | David Coffey, 1901, Grocer |
| 44 | |
| 45 | Maryville, 1970's-present, Guesthouse |
| 46 | Larry Kiely, 1990's-2011, Turf Accountant |
| 47 | Careys, 1970's-present, Public House Thomas Halpin, 1901, Coachbuilder Martin Millea, 1846, Dyer & Public House |
| 48 | Careys, 1970's-present, Public House |
| 49 | residence, 2011 |
| 50 | residence, 2011 Halpin Brothers, 1935, Coachbuilders |
| 51 | residence, 2011 Millea, 1901, Draper |
| 52 | residence, 2011 |
| 53 | residence, 2011 |
| 54 | residence, 2011 - END of IRISHTOWN, South Side |
| 55 | St Mary's Primary School, 1940's?- present, School |
| 56 | residence, 2011 |
| 57 | residence, 2011 |
| 58 | residence, 2011 |
| 59 | residence, 2011 |
| 60 | residence, 2011 |
| Also: (precise address unknown): Cadigan, Garage, 1945-55; Kennedy's and Cooney's, Sub-post offices, 1945-55; Andy Dillon, Garage, 1950's; Crotty-Smith, Apples and fruit, 1945-55; O'Mahony's , Public House, 1945-55. |
Irishtown 61-120, on the northern side of the street, has junctions at O'Neill St., Gravel Walk and St. Mary's Place.
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| No. | Premises Occupants, present and past. |
| 61 | residence, 2011 |
| 62 | residence, 2011 John Smith, 1901, Public House |
| 63 |
residence, 2011 |
| 64 | residence, 2011, |
| 65 | residence, 2011 |
| 66 | residence, 2011 Drohan & Sons, 1901,1935, Coachbuilders |
| 67 | residence, 2011 |
| 68 | residence, 2011 |
| 69 | residence, 2011, also Hickey, Chiropodist |
| 70 | residence, 2011 James Ahearne, 1901, Grocer |
| 71 | Cottage Hospital, 19xx-present, private nursing home |
| 72 | residence, 2011 |
| 73 | residence, 2011 Michael Keogh, 1889, Boot Manufacturer |
| 74 | residence, 2011 Michael Keogh, 1889, Boot Manufacturer Richard Sleaden, 1824, Glazier/Painter & Grocer |
| 75 | residence, 2011 |
| 76 | residence, 2011, also Auto Electrics J Belshaw, P O'Shea,1901, Public House Martin Cahill, 1846, Carpenter & Grocer |
| 77 | residence, 2011 |
| 78 | residence, 2011 Michael Davis, 1846, Currier & Tanner |
| 79 | St Marys Hall, 1980's-present, church hall Mary O'Kearney, 1846, Public House Michael Keogh, 1889, Boot Manufacturer |
| 80 | Griddle Bakery, 1980's-present, Bakery John Dwyer, 1846, Wood Turner |
| 81 | residence, 2011 |
| 82 | residence, 2011 Michael Barrett, 1846, Hatter |
| 82A | residence, 2011 |
| STREET | St. Mary's Place |
| 83 | Mc Dermott, 1970's-present, Supermarket Arkins, 1901, Public House |
| 84 | residence, 2011 |
| 85 | residence, 2011 William Bouchel, 1901, Footwear |
| 86 | residence, 2011 |
| 87 | residence, 2011 John FitzGerald, 1901, Butcher |
| 88 | O'Donoghues, 1980's, Car Battery Sales |
| 89 | Millea, 1970's-present, Hardware |
| 90 | Millea, 1970's-present, Hardware Michael Landers, 1901, Harness Maker |
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| No. | Premises Occupants, present and past. |
| 91 | Dragon Palace, 2011, Chinese Restaurant Michael Woods, 1846, Grocer Edmund Woods, 1824, Tavern (The Royal Oak). |
| 92 | Babylon, 2011, Restaurant Francis Woods, 1901, Public House |
| 93 | Patrick Morrissey, 1901, Public House |
| 94 | residence, 2011 Ryan, 1901, Grocer |
| 95 | residence, 2011 |
| 96 | Tig Ui Riain, 1960's?-now closed, Public House |
| LANE | Gravel Walk |
| 97 | Quimbys, 2010-present, Restaurant Jasper Cooney, 1980's, various uses |
| 98 | Quimbys, 2010-present, Restaurant Jasper Cooney, 1980's, various uses |
| 99 | Sky Digital, 2000's, Satellite TV Thomas O'Connor, 1901, Harness Maker |
| 100 | Rory O'Donoghue, 2000's, Silversmith James FitzGerald, 1901, Butcher |
| 101 | residence, 2011 |
| 102 | residence, 2011 John Tobin, 1901, Footwear |
| 103 | now demolished , is a gateway M Dwan, 1901, Flour Dealer Ellen Smith, 1901, Public House |
| 104 | Clonmel Veterinary Supplies, 2000's, Michael Phelan, 1901, Grocer Bridget Wall, 1901, Public House |
| 105 | Noreens Hair Studio, late 2000's-present, Hairdresser Eithnes, 1990's-2000's, Ladies Hairdresser James Cooke, 1901, Hairdresser |
| 106 | West Gate Antiques, 2000's, Antiques |
| 107 | Nooodles Shop, 2013, Fast Food. Corner Deli, 2011, Delicatessen |
| STREET | O'Neill St. |
| 108 |
Przystan, 2010-present, Public House |
| 109 | Przystan, 2010-present, Public House Dolans, 1990's, Public House |
| 110 | residence, 2011 Thomas Collett, 1846, Apothecary John Collett, 1846, Corn Merchant |
| 111 | residence, 2011 John Quann, 1901, Public House |
| 112 | Yvonnes, 2011, Ladies Hairdresser Edward Hickey,, 1901, Provisions |
| 113 | Spectrum, 2000's-present, Ladies Hairdresser Richard Fennessy, 1901, Grocer |
| 114 | Maison Swift, 2000's-present, Mens Hairdresser Patrick & Mary Hickey, 1846, Grocery |
| 115 | Funfair Casino, 2000's, entertainment |
| 116 | demolished - yard of Hickeys Bakery |
| 117 | Hickey's Bakery, 19xx-present, Bakery & Coffee Shop |
| to 120 | Hickey's Bakery, 19xx-present, Bakery & Coffee Shop |
| Other Irishtown Businesses whose addresses are unknown | |
| Year | Known Details |
| 1824 | Edward Colt, Baker Edmund Burke, Bootmaker Francis Trigge, Brush & Bellows Maker Thomas Poyntzs, Cabinetmaker Cornelius Clancy, Richard Crean, Edward O'Brien, Dyers David Hickey, William McGuire, Grocers Nicholas Cott, James Phelan, Thomas Prendergast, Grocery/Spirits Robert Goulding, Gun Maker Eliza Evans, Haberdasher John Butler, Leather Cutters Philip O'Neill, Linen Draper Henry Joyce, General Merchant Michael O'Brien, Seedsman Matthew Shanrahan, Pawnbroker Michael Davis, Tanner Richard Burke, Tavern (The Rock of Cashel) Patrick Mulcahy, Tavern Stephen Going, PatrickWall, Tobacconists |
| 1846 | Thomas Cantwell, No.135? James O'Donnell, 1846, Public House, No. 137? Edward Quirke, 1846, Public House, no.134? James Sheehy, 1846, Public House, No. 136? |