Press Release
June 2017
Lord Killanin Cane
Lord Killanin's Walking Cane Walking cane which belonged to Lord Killanin (1914-1999) of Spiddal House, Galway. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2011:006:008 Location: Storage
Nixon’s Cufflinks
Richard Nixon's Cufflinks Pair of Richard Nixon’s (1913-1994) cufflinks presented by him to movie director John Ford (1895-1973). Nixon was President of the United States of America from 1969 to 1974. Donation Museum [...]
Dog Show Poster
Dog Show Poster, 1936 Poster advertising a dog show in Eyre Square, Thursday July 9, 1936. The poster lists the prizes to be won and transport arrangements and fares. It was printed by [...]
Magdalene Laundry Bag
Magdalene Laundry Bag Paper bag from the Magdalene Laundry, Forster St, Galway which was demolished in the 1990s. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2009:006 Location: Storage
Key from Galway Gaol
Key from Galway Gaol Key to a rear door of Galway Gaol which was located at Nun's Island, where the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas now stands. In [...]
Baby Chair
Chair for a Baby Small wooden chair inscribed with ‘For Baby’ on the seat. Dating to the early 20th century. Purchase Museum Reg. Comerford House Collection Location: Storage
Corbett Whiskey Jar
Corbett Whiskey Jar Stoneware whiskey jar, which reads ‘S.P. Corbett, Merchant, Galway’. Corbetts opened in 1894 and was located at Williamsgate St., Galway. Museum Reg. Comerford House Collection Location: Storage [...]
Cooke Whiskey Jar
Cooke Whiskey Jar Stoneware whiskey jar, which reads ‘R.J. Cooke, Wine Merchant, Madeira House, Galway’. The jar was produced by Port-Dundas Pottery, Glasgow, Scotland. Museum Reg. Comerford House Collection Location: Storage [...]
Moons Boxes
Moons Hat Boxes Two cylindrical cardboard hat boxes with lids, used to deliver gents fur/felt hats from Woodrow and Sons, Stockport to Moons, Galway (now Brown Thomas, 18-21 Eglinton Buildings) in [...]
Walsh Whiskey Jar II
Walsh's Whiskey Jar II Stoneware whiskey jar, which reads ‘Michael Walsh, Tea, Wine & Spirit Merchant, 1 Eyre Square & Williams Gate St, Galway’. The jar was produced by H. [...]
Young’s Whiskey Jar
Young's Whiskey Jar Two stoneware whiskey jars, which reads ‘J. Young, Aerated water Manufacturer, Wholesale Wine & Spirit Merchant Galway’. Youngs factory was located at Eglington St., Galway. [...]
Browne’s Cake Boxes
Browne's Cake Boxes Two cake boxes branded on two sides with 'Mrs Brown, High Class Confectioner, Tobacconist, Stationer and News Agent, 26 Dominick St, Galway'. Browne's shop, tea rooms and Post [...]
Records Flyer
Records Flyer Flyer advertising a ‘List of Irish records for Sale’ at T.A. McCullagh, Bookseller & Stationer, Eyre Square, Galway. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2014:002:004 Location: Storage
Smile Photograph Cards
Smile Photograph Cards Two pink ‘Smile Photographs’ photo order cards issued by Mr Shanley (or staff) at Salthill, Galway City. Cards numbered 999 and 1000. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2012:002 Location: Storage [...]
Walsh Whiskey Jar
Walsh Whiskey Jar Ceramic whiskey jar, stoneware which reads ‘Daniel Walsh, Wine & Spirit merchant, Galway’ Museum Reg. Comerford House Collection Location: Storage
Madonna of the Quays
Madonna of the Quays Madonna of the Quays sculpture by Clare Sheridan (1885-1970) Museum Reg. Comerford House Collection Location: Storage
Mother of Pearl Fifteen Decade Set of Beads with Heart-shaped Medallion II
Mother of Pearl Fifteen Decade Set of Beads with Heart-shaped Medallion Mother of pearl fifteen decade set of beads with heart-shaped medallion. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:013 Location: Storage [...]
Coral Five Decade Set of Beads with Round-shaped Medallion
Coral Five Decade Set of Beads with Round-shaped Medallion Coral five decade set of beads with round-shaped medallion. Incomplete with cross missing. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:012 Location: Storage [...]
Mother of Pearl Fifteen Decade Set of Beads with Heart-shaped Medallion
Mother of Pearl Fifteen Decade Set of Beads with Heart-shaped Medallion Mother of pearl fifteen decade set of beads with heart-shaped medallion. Incomplete with cross missing. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:011 Location: [...]
Mother of Pearl Five Decade Rosary
Mother of Pearl Five Decade Rosary Mother of pearl five decade rosary. Incomplete with cross missing. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:010 Location: Storage
Wooden Set of Five Decade Rosary with Flat Cross and Small Wooden Human Skull
Wooden Set of Five Decade Rosary with Flat Cross and Small Wooden Human Skull Wooden set of five decade rosary with flat cross and small wooden human skull above. Donation [...]
Silver and Fruit Stone Five Decade Rosary
Silver and Fruit Stone Five Decade Rosary Silver and fruit stone five decade rosary. Tubular cross with brown/black tassles at base. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:008 Location: Storage [...]
Silver and Fruit Stone Five Decade Rosary
Silver and Fruit Stone Five Decade Rosary Silver and fruit stone five decade rosary. Flat cross and heart-shaped medallion. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:007 Location: Storage
Silver Beaded Five Decade Rosary
Silver Beaded Five Decade Rosary Silver beaded five decade rosary. Tubular cross with loop at base. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:006 Location: Storage
Silver and Fruit Stone Five Decade Rosary
Silver and Fruit Stone Five Decade Rosary Silver and fruit stone five decade rosary. Tubular cross with loops at the ends. Donation Museum Reg. GCM2016:006:005 Location: Storage [...]
