Shops in O'Connell St. 1-44
O’Connell Street, formerly Main St., has been the centre of Clonmel since the town’s foundation.
As Clonmel was a garrison town, and a thriving market town for a large hinterland, the businesses located there provided the wide range of goods demanded by the population.
Wine importers, Straw Bonnet Makers, Milliners, Tanners, Haberdashers – Clonmel had them all, and much more.
Sources for the information provided range from the oldest source – Slaters’ Directory 1846, to Thoms Directories, 1898 & 1935, to photographs, personal memories and the phone book.
If you wonder where premises numbered 87 to 115 are located, read on… In present day Clonmel, O’Connell Street numbers range from 1 to 86. The entries on the page are taken from Slaters Directory, 1846, and show shop numbers running from 1 to 115. Seemingly, in the intervening years, several adjacent shops have been merged together, with the numbering scheme altered accordingly, thus accounting for the reduced total today. I have shown the 1846 entries of shop owners, from numbers 1 to 86, as occupants of the present-day shops numbered 1- 86, although they may not have been in the same premises then as the same shop number today. This page is an extra, showing the occupants of numbers 87 to 115.
The Shops
This part of the street begins on the south side of the street, close to the Main Guard. It runs westwards, and reaches as far as Bridge St.
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Premises Occupants, present and past. |
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Cipo Baxx, 2016, Clothing.
Paco, 2012, Ladies Wear.
McMahon's Shoes, 1986-2011, Shoeshop Lalor Brothers, 1945, Drapers and House Furnishers
William O'Keeffe, 1910, Draper. Was manager of shop prior to 1910.
Eliza Phelan (nee Dwyer, of USA), 1891-1910, Draper. Widow of Thomas Phelan(2).
Later returned to St. Louis, USA. Thomas Phelan(2), 1890-1891, nephew of Thomas Phelan (below). Thomas Phelan, -1875, Draper |
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Joseph Leahy, Consultant
Lalor Brothers, 1945, Drapers and House Furnishers
Michael Hurley, 1935, Undertaker
William O'Keeffe, 1910, Draper
Eliza Phelan (nee Dwyer, of USA), 1891-1910, Draper. Widow of Thomas Phelan(2). Later returned to St. Louis, USA. Thomas Phelan(2), 1890-1891, nephew of Thomas Phelan (below). Thomas Phelan, -1875, Draper Edmund Woods, 1846,Printer
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The Book Centre, now closed
Lalor Brothers, 1945, Drapers and House Furnishers
William O'Keeffe, 1910, Draper
Eliza Phelan (nee Dwyer, of USA), 1891-1910, Draper. Widow of Thomas Phelan(2). Later returned to St. Louis, USA. Thomas Phelan(2), 1890-1891, nephew of Thomas Phelan (below). Thomas Phelan, -1875, Draper Mary Ann Grocott, 1846, Glass & China
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Fuji Photo Shop -closed
Thomas Moloney, 1945, Butcher
Atlantic Tea Packing Co., 1935, & Bacon Shops Ltd.
Miss Eliza FitzHenry, 1889-1910, Newsagent
Edward FitzHenry, 1846, Bookseller
Norwich Union Insurances (Edward FitzHenry), 1846
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| 5 |
NIB/Northern Bank -closed
Provincial Bank of Ireland, 1950's-60's
P & John Mulcahy, 1930's, Drapery & Outfitters Timothy O'Neil, 1901-1910, Draper
Barry, Tehan & Co., 1846, Linen Drapers
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NIB/Northern Bank -closed
Provincial Bank of Ireland, 1950's-60's Richard Manning, 1901, Post Office |
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Seamus Maher, chemist
Howlett, 1960's, Chemist
W.P Curry, 1945, Pharmacist & Optician H J Matthews, 1901-1910, Chemist
Delaney & Sons, 1901, Sports Goods
Archibald Langley, 1846, Apothecary
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Elvery's, 2015, Sportswear
Menary, Ladies Wear -closed
ESB
KFC-type fast food outlet McCreery, 1960, Furniture Stores
Matthew Feehan, 1901-1935, Grocery & Spirits
Delany & Sons, 1889, Fishing & Firearms
Henry Holborn,1889, Photographer
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Elverys, 2016, Sportswear
Menary, Ladies Wear
ESB Offices, 1980's-2000, ESB
Purcell, 1960's-1970's, Jewellers
Robert Rollo, 1935, Plumber
Alexander Cooke, 1889, Watchmaker
William Massy, 1846, Brazier & Tinman
Mary Ann Massey, 1846, Stay Maker
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Clonmel Photo Centre
Wurlitzer 2, Clothing Deck1, record/Music Store
Name unknown, Wool shop Malone Insurances, 1986, Insurance Broker Dannys, Hair Stylist, 1970's-80's D. Walsh, 1960's Mrs. Genzel, 1935, Draper Joseph B Walsh, 1901-1910, Draper
Edmond Myles, 1889-1910, Leather & Findings
William Bradford, 1846, Cutler
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Shoe Zone, Shoes
Tyler's, 1945-1986, Shoes
Raymond Murphy, 1930's, Spirits/ bonding
William Anderson, 1901-1910, Draper
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New Look Boutique
Barry's Pub, 1990's, Public House
Macs Tavern, 1980's, Public House & McInerney TV/Electrical 5 Star, 1960's, Supermarket Raymond Murphy, 1930's- 1960's, Spirits/ Bonding Store Grubb & Sons, 1889, Wholesale & Family Grocers
David Hughes, 1846, Toy Maker
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Tierney, Public House & Restaurant
Phelans Travel Agency, 1970's
Michael Phelan, 1935, Grocery & Spirits Kate English, 1901, Public House John Aylward, Tobacconist
Patrick Hally, 1846, Grocer
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Nada, Ladies Wear
Burke's, 1960, Tea & Coffee
O'Callaghan, 1935, Newsagents Hannah Costelloe, 1901, Public House & Drapery
M. Cooney, 1889, Rope & Twine
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Annerley Jewellers, 1986, Jewellers
Sean Weston, 1970's, Jeweller/Watchmaker ?
Phelans, 1960's Shoes D. Broderick, 1935, Plumber E Landy, 1910, Shoes
William & Walter Keating, 1846, Ironmongery, Paint
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Penneys, General Clothing
Edmund Burke, 1901-1960's, Bacon Curers
John Shanahan, 1846, Baker
Edward Roche, 1846, Spirit Dealer
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Singer, 2015, Sewing machines, knitting
Scrumdidylumptious, 2011, Sweetshop -closed
Gerry King, 1970's, Car Accessories
IMCO Dry Cleaners, 1960's, Dry Cleaning Patrick Smyth, 1901, Butcher Thomas Bolger, 1910, Hairdresser
James Power, 1846, Spirit Dealer
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Power & Co., Wallpaper & Paints
D. Myers, Grocery & Spirits
Mary Devine, 1901, Public House
William Wade, 1846, Confectioner
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| 19 |
Ulster Bank & Mr. Binman
Friends First, Building Society
M. Mulcahy, Tea Rooms
W Johnson, 1935, Hairdresser (No. 19A).
Benjamin Wright, 1901-1910, Footwear & Leathers
Michael Tobin, 1846, Bootmaker
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Patk O'Gorman, Menswear
Patk. O'Gorman, 1945, Menswear
Thomas O'Gorman, 1901, Draper Patrick Lanahan, 1846, Baker
Patrick Reynolds, 1846, Brazier & Tinman
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Patk O'Gorman, Menswear
Patk. O'Gorman, 1945, Menswear
Anastatia Wall, 1901-1910, Grocer & Publican William Byrne, 1846, Tobacconist & Tanner, Currier |
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Marinya, Polish Hairdressers, 2012
Picture This Boyle's, Sweetshop
M.Walsh, Provisions
Anastatia Wall, 1901-1910, Grocer & Publican William Wright, 1846, Bootmaker
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Heaton's, General clothing & hardware
Oisin, 1960, Cinema/Theatre (opened 1921)
Phil Carroll, 1945, Tobacconist & Fishing Tackle
Edwin Fox, 1901, Grocery Patrick Dillon, 1846, Spirits Dealer
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Heaton's, General clothing & hardware
Oisin, 1960, Cinema/Theatre (opened 1921)
Richard Corcoran, 1901, Public House
Sun Insurance (John Luther), 1846, Insurance &
Notary Public |
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Heaton's, 1986-2011, General clothing & hardware
Oisin, 1960, Cinema/Theatre (opened 1921)
Thomas & Ellen Hally, 1889-1901, Glass & Paint
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| 26 |
Discount Stores, etc -closed
John Ryan, Ladies Hairdresser
Exhibition House, Ladies Wear
D. O'Donoghue, Drapers
David Condon & Thomas Lyons, 1901-1910, Draper
Jeremiah Moriarty, 1846, Grocer
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This part of the street begins on the south side of the street, at the Bridge St junction. It continues as far as the West Gate.
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Premises Occupants, present and past. |
| 27 |
Singer Sewing & Knitting
Denis McSweeney, Photography Shop, 2000's
P Moloney, 1961, Grocer
Tom Morrissey, Pork and Bacon, 1980's
P K O'Gorman, 1910 &1935, Tailor & Draper Joseph Downey, 1901, Baker or Thomas Heavey, Bank
John Dunphy, 1846, Grocer
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Bob FitzGerald, General Hardware
Pierce, 1960's- 1970's, Hardware
John & Bridget Maher, 1910 & 1935, Grocery & Spirits Alice Hanrahan, 1846, Boot & Shoemaker
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| 29 |
Bob FitzGerald, General Hardware
Pierce, 1960's- 1970's, Hardware
John Norris, 1935, Grocery & Spirits Laurence Hackett, 1901-1910, Public House
Mary Ann Cleary, 1846, Linen Draper
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Bob FitzGerald, General Hardware
John Norris, 1935, Grocery & Spirits
Laurence Hackett, 1901-1910, Public House
Edward Brenan, 1846, Grocer
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| 31 |
Emerald Garden
O'Sullivan's Garage, 1970's?
Condon Garage, 1960's, Clonmel Transport Garage
Louis & J Maher, 1945, Motor, Cycle & Machinery agents Charles Byrne, 1901-1935, Draper
Edward Roche, 1846, Spirit Dealer
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| 32 |
Emerald Garden
O'Sullivan's Garage, 1970's?
Condon Garage, 1960's, Clonmel Transport Garage Louis & J Maher, 1945, Motor, Cycle & Machinery agents Margaret Hickey, 1910, Grocey & Public House
Patrick Cantwell, 1846, Flour Dealer
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Now part of Emerald Garden
Le Jardin, 2013, French Restaurant
Miso, 2012, Japanese Restaurant
Kingston, 1960's
Martin Maher, 1951, Electrical Goods and Repairs J Kavanagh, 1935, Carpenter James Byrne, 1910, Harness Maker
William Loughlin, 1901, Confectioner
Thomas Ward, 1846, Public House
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French Boutique
M Flannery, 1960's, Tearooms Kavanagh, 1960's
Joe Fennessy, 1945, Draper & Outfitter William McEnery, 1910-1935, Bookseller
Walter Wall, 1930's, Spirits Retailers
Jeremiah Moriarty, 1846, Public House
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Lonergans Public House
James Lonergan, 1901-1910 & 1945, Grocery & Pub
Thomas Fraher, 1910 & 1935, Grocer, Wine, Tea & Spirits
David O'Connor, 1910, Baker
William Lawrence, 1846, Public House
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| 36 |
Lonergans Public House, closed
David O'Connor, 1901-1935, Bakery
P O'Callaghan, 1935, Grocery & Spirits
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| 37 |
Mack Cleaners
Bartlett, 1960's J. Richardson, 1945, Wholesale Merchant
Miss Carrigan & Miss Mary Martin, 1910, Public House
Edmond O'Donnell, 1901, Public house Patrick Mahony, 1846, Grocer
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| 38 |
John Joy, Solicitor
Mullins, 1960's, business unknown
J. Richardson, 1945, Wholesale Merchant J. Richardson, 1935, Grocery & Spirits
Thomas Condon, 1901-1935, Draper & Tailors' Merchant
Michael Cahill, 1846, Boot & Shoemaker
James Prendergast, 1846, Tanner & Tobacconist
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Sureprint Main St.
Joe Slattery, 1986, TV repairs
James Lonergan, 1901-1910 &1945, Grocery & Pub Declan O'Neill, 1910, Public House
E Nugent, 1901, Grocer
O'Donnell, 1935, Grocery & Spirits
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| 40 |
Curtains & Blinds
Mrs. Hannah Hegarty, 1901-1935, Tea Rooms
Margaret Mara, 1846, Milliner, Dressmaker
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| 41 |
The Cake Shop, 2016
PC Fas
Thomas Poyntz, 1901, Cabinet Maker
Christopher Murray, 1901, shop Robert Hovendon, 1846, Hosiery
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| 42 |
Marian's, Stationer
Bridget Dempsey, 1901-1935, Tea Rooms
Thomas Murphy, 1910, Grocer
Eliza Brown, 1910, Public house
Patrick Corcoran, 1846, Grocer
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| 43 |
Sean Hackett, Electrical Goods
The Sarah Boutique, Ladies Wear
Charles Carri, 1935, Fancy Goods, Glass, Cabinet Maker
John Carri, 1901, Fancy Shop Prendergast Brothers, 1901, Cabinet Makers
Pantechnicon, 1889, Furniture & Pianoforte Warerooms & Undertakers
Michael Sullivan, 1846, Grocer
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Sean Hackett, Electrical Goods
Cronins, 1970's, Electrical Goods
Cahill's, Hairdresser Andy Dillon, 1970's,Garage
John Clifford, 1935, Poultry and Egg Merchant E. Dillon, 1935, Poultry
Nugent Bros., 1889-1901, Seed Merchants
Patrick Quinn, 1846, Tanner
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