Waterford Royal visit, King and Queen on Grand Stand steps
The King and Queen during a visit to Irelands oldest city, Waterford, way back when! I suspect that this is connected to the Poole photographs from Kilkenny Castle and this was for the press? I was caught by ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - J. Quinlan Esq., High Sheriff, Barrack Street, Wa...
A handsome man in full finery with a grand title - the perfect combination for a magnificent portrait by Arthur Henri Poole!..From today's contributions, we now know that this is Alderman James Quinlan. He was ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - All lean to the right then?
Wedding group of seven ordered by Miss McCreevy, Newpark House, Kilkenny! This beautiful wedding photograph is one of a number in our collection from the Poole Collection and ordered by Miss McCreevy. They do... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Cottage with dog at the gate!
This shot was especially chosen fot the canine lovers among us who have been suffering since the stream went into hibernation!.The title of the shot is; "Cottage with dog at the gate" Commissioned by Mrs. Beale... More
Arthur Henri Poole - For the Gentlemen
Supplying the 1930s sartorial needs of men in the South East, I give you the Men's Department at Hickey's in New Ross...Hickey's obviously had A.H. Poole photographers in because of a huge sale they were having... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The Fannings of Tramore
No information on these ladies from Tramore, Co. Waterford, though Mrs Fanning may be the older woman on the right. Have uploaded this really because of the dog, as DannyM8 ( 79549245@N06/ ) has been snapping ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - April 4, 1906
LOVE this photo for the amount of giggling and laughing that was obviously going on! This is a "technical group" pictured at the Ursuline Convent in Waterford - learning useful skills of some sort, presumably..... More
Arthur Henri Poole - December 2, 1923
A group of students from Mallow pictured at De La Salle College, Waterford. Many of the young Corkmen are wearing the Fáinne rings and/or Pioneer badges on their lapels, showing that they speak Irish (enthusias... More
Arthur Henri Poole - October 27, 1936
An unusual one for today's Pic of the Day, but couldn't resist it. This is the upstairs store of H. Downes & Company, 10 Thomas Street, Waterford. It's allegedly a space for tea blending, but all of these earth... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Cuteness alert!
These are the three children of a Mrs Murdoch from Kilcoran Lodge, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. No particular reason for choosing this photo other than that their cuteness score is off the charts, and the oldest girl ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Top Dog
Yes, this is indeed a pug ensconced on a very fancy chair. It was ordered by Sady (Sadie?) Anne Lloyd, presumably the pampered pooch's owner. As it is part of our Poole Collection, this photo was taken somewher... More
Arthur Henri Poole - September 18, 1907
These gents are Mr Clampett and Mr Downes with their juvenile caddies at Tramore Golf Links, Co. Waterford...Date: 18 September 1907..NLI Ref.: P_WP_1694 ( P_WP_1694 )
Arthur Henri Poole - July 29, 1938
Typesetters working on linotype machines at the Waterford News in what looks like organised chaos. This newspaper was set up in 1848, and is still going strong as the Waterford News and Star in print ( http://w... More
Arthur Henri Poole - May 14, 1901
Otter hunt at Curraghmore near Portlaw, Co. Waterford...Date: Tuesday, 14 May 1901..NLI Ref.: P_WP_0334 ( P_WP_0334 )
Arthur Henri Poole - Are they spelling out Help?
Physical Culture Class from our Poole Collection...One of our Waterford experts, ofarrl ( http://33577523@N08/ ) thinks "this might have been taken at the Church of Ireland Model School in Water Street, Waterf... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The O'Grady clan
Family Group: Commissioned by Mrs O'Grady, The Mall, Waterford..This handsome family group from The Mall, Waterford was taken in the Poole Studios...We always like it when we can use the People Identified Tag ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Motoring on The Mall
Mr Goff (bearded) driving with Colonel McGrath on The Mall in Waterford. This was the bare bones of information we originally had on this photo.....However, thanks to Bob Montgomery 2012 for his fantastic contr... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Positively the last motoring photo for a while...
... but just couldn't resist the Overland Whippets at Crotty's Garage (photo taken for a Miss Crotty), No. 11 The Mall in Waterford...Had not heard of this Overland make of car before. Had you?..Photographer: P... More
Arthur Henri Poole - May 19, 1922
This motor cycle showroom in Waterford was photographed for Mr William Cordner, Cycle Agent. The Cordners lived on Henrietta Street. Would love to know if that's where their business was too...There's great inf... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Tramore train station : commissioned by Messrs Ea...
Well, we made it through the week without our jet setting Morning Mary, I really do hope she is having a lovely time! Don't you?.I suppose the first question about this photo is why was Poole commissioned by Ea... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Rebels, irregulars, a flying column...
This image of a group of armed men was commissioned by a Captain McGrath from Mr. Poole in 1923. My first impression of it was that they were very well armed which made it unlikely to have been taken before 19... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Ridgways group when young - and old!
Each morning I have a choice as to which photo to upload and these vary from the sublime to the tragic. Yesterdays shot reminding us of the misery that arose from evictions and other tragedies proved much more... More
Arthur Henri Poole - De La Salle College, Waterford. Tug of War.
Another 'random' group of men photographed by Poole - this time in the De La Salle College grounds it would seem! Tug O' War was a popular sport back in the early years of the last century, and contests seen a... More
Painting of The Pietà : commissioned by Mother Provincial (Melbourne),...
This version of the Pieta in black and white may lack the impact of the full coloured version, but is still a powerful representation of the agony of a mother holding the dead body of her son...Seemingly commis... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Snapshot, Waterford Regatta, July 1901
On a day when Irish women and men compete for Olympic glory in rowing it seems appropriate to post an image of a regatta. Taken in Waterford it shows a coxed four with the stripes of the DUBC (Trinity) club l... More
Mount Congreve, Waterford, Lady Alethea Buxton and Mr. Peter Eliot.
Another visit to Waterford today and the Poole Collection. A couple who have been identified with a date range of 54 years though I suspect that it will be much later than 1901? Who were Alethea Buxton and Pe... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Gerald Flood, Castleboro, Clonroche, Co. Wexf...
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Flood with their family make a fine portrait to end the week, Here you may notice that of the four children two bear a strong resemblance to the father and two to the mother! And a handsom... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Dr. R. Miller and Archbishop of Dublin.
A fine Poole shot of two Reverend gentlemen from the Poole Collection to end the week...With thanks to all for their contributions below, it is understood that the taller man on the left is John Gregg (1873-196... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Standing up and sitting down!
This is a shot of tailors in the premises of Hearnes, Quay Waterford. A little research shows that the location is more likely to be Georges Street than any of the quays in the city! ..See: www.census.nation... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Mmmmortimer's
This shop window must have been like a magnet to the children (and adults!) of Bridge Street, Waterford - Licorice Allsorts, Mixed Gums, Fry's Shilling and Raspberry Cream Choclate... Really gorgeous array of e... More
Arthur Henri Poole - For the Ladies
Supplying the 1930s fashion needs of women in the South East, I give you the Ladies' Department at Hickey's in New Ross...Hickey's obviously had A.H. Poole photographers in because of a huge sale they were havi... More
Arthur Henri Poole - South Eastern Wheelers
John Spooner, of this parish, suggested "In commemoration of Ireland's first track cycling medal since 1896, (a silver won by Martyn Irvine two weeks ago in Minsk, followed an hour later by a gold) how about a ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Indoor Servants at Bessborough House
This photo was taken at Bessborough House, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny in 1908 (maybe on Monday 28 September)...Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to try to reconstruct who some of these men and women... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Soldiers Going Away I
Know that we've had a lot about ships this week, but fell across these two photos while looking for S.S. Coningbeg photos, and Soldiers Going Away (title from Poole Collection) I and II are far more about the p... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Leitrim Boy
Irish Guards' Band Drummer Boy, pictured at Waterford Barracks with the regiment's mascot, an Irish Wolfhound...Believe it or not, we now have a name for this dog. He was Leitrim Boy, out of Galtee Boy and Carl... More
Arthur Henri Poole - March 4, 1909
This gentleman, with the shiniest top hat ever photographed, is the Hon. Claude Anson of Ballysaggartmore, Lismore, Co. Waterford...Claude Anson was a brother of the Earl of Lichfield, and in 1901 he married La... More
Arthur Henri Poole - January 11, 1902
This is the morning after the night before! Our Pic of the Day for 10 January was a Fancy Dress Ball ( nlireland/6672275321/in/photostream ) at Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. This was the hunt held... More
Arthur Henri Poole - January 3, 1930
Not a good start to the year 1930 for the owner of this Cotton motorbike! This photo was taken at John Kelly's garage ( nlireland/6531108775/in/photostream ) on Catherine Street, Waterford...Date: Friday, 3 Ja... More
Arthur Henri Poole - December 20, 1926
And this is Mr John Brennan with his wife and children. They lived on Broad Street, Waterford...Date: Monday, 20 December 1926..NLI Ref.: P_WP_3417 ( P_WP_3417 )
Arthur Henri Poole - September 8, 1903
This very dapper group of gentlemen were, we think, staying at the Imperial Hotel, The Mall, Waterford. The photo was ordered by a Mr Corbella, who also ordered a photo from A.H. Poole on 27 May 1914 ( nlirelan... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Baker's Dozen
This is the dim, and presumably boiling hot interior, of Adair's Bakehouse, which we were fairly sure was somewhere in Waterford. Thanks to ofarrl ( 33577523@N08/ ) for his dogged determination in finding out ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - June 16, 1908
Miss Walsh, Mary Street, Waterford on a swing in the Poole Photographic Studio...Date: 16 June 1908..NLI Ref.: P_WP_1827 ( P_WP_1827 )
Arthur Henri Poole - June 5, 1931
Hairdressers' shop window (photo taken at night), showing all the products and techniques that were fashionable in the early 1930s. May have been at 18 The Quay, Waterford..NLI Ref.: P_WP_3813 ( P_WP_3813 )
Arthur Henri Poole - Congress group : commissioned by Mr. Larkin
A 'congress' group with the name Larkin attached in or around 1918, might indicate a certain Mr. "Big Jim" Larkin(?) Could this be an early example of the Irish Congress of Trades Union? Or perhaps an early ve... More
Arthur Henri Poole - General Lord Roberts AKA "Bobs"
This Poole image of a much decorated British General is a fine portrait shot. Kipling adored Roberts and wrote a poem especially about him..THERE’S a little red-faced man,. Which is Bobs,.Rides the tallest ’... More
Arthur Henri Poole - S.S. Dunbrody stranded in Avon
To matters maritime to begin the week, a stranded ship on a shore with supporting craft around it...With thanks to sharon.corbet ( /photos/129555378@N07/ ) , guliolopez ( /photos/20727502@N00/ ) , swordscookie ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Saving the tobacco crop
Who would have thought that tobacco would be cultivated at Rathmoylan in Co. Waterford? We believe that a Mrs William O'Brien commissioned this photo…..Thanks to OwenMacC for providing the location of Rathmoyla... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Miss Anderson, but which one?
Just love this one! Everything seems so glossy and shiny - the horses' coats, their hooves - even the windows are gleaming...Very smartly turned out in their riding gear are these two young ladies at Grace Dieu... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Mr Lane & Co.
Not sure which nattily dressed gentleman is Mr Lane, but this group were embarking passengers on the SS Copeland at Adelphi Quay in Waterford...If any of you would like to revisit our other SS Copeland photos (... More
Arthur Henri Poole - April 23, 1915 - Public domain map
In a fine example of "You can't keep a good company down", here is Hearne's temporary new shop on the quayside in Waterford, in business exactly 3 weeks after a devastating fire ( nlireland/6899295538/ ) on Fr... More
Arthur Henri Poole - March 10, 1944
Award winning army boxing team at the Barracks in Waterford, complete with their silverware. Would assume that the chap at the back in the polo neck was their trainer...Date: Friday, 10 March 1944..NLI Ref.: P_... More
Arthur Henri Poole - March 7, 1902
Was suspicious of the dating on this one, because March seems like an odd time to be playing cricket, but look at the bare tree in the background - dating corroboration from nature.....Second from the left of ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - January 13, 1908
This is (we're almost sure) Mr J. Ryan of Pipe Street, Thomastown, Kilkenny pictured with his bride...Date: Monday, 13 January 1908..NLI Ref.: P_WP_1754a ( P_WP_1754a )
Arthur Henri Poole - December 30, 1946
A misty day on the quayside of the River Suir in Waterford city but a boathouse is visible on the far bank. The first building is the Adelphi Hotel, but other businesses are evident next door: H.B. Brandon Ferg... More
Arthur Henri Poole - December 8, 1926
This is recorded as an ordination group for Mrs Burke (seated in the fur coat?). Would imagine that the young priest seated in the one who's just been ordained...Family resemblances are strong here, and if they... More
Arthur Henri Poole - November 15, 1907
This photo is one of a series that was commissioned by Provincial Bank in Waterford, all of properties along or near Barronstrand Street. This was probably for very mundane commercial purposes, but has left us ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Furry Friends
This is Baby Cox (on the right!) of Tramore, Co. Waterford. No idea what breed of dog the toy on the left is supposed to be, but it must have been very snuggly for a child to cuddle up to. The furry beast in be... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Curraghmore House meets Downton Abbey
Gorgeous group photo of the household staff of Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. The footmen's powdered hair is amazing!..Curraghmore House is still the home ( http://www.curraghmorehouse.ie/history.ht... More
Arthur Henri Poole - September 21, 1933
This is Mrs Flynn with her children. Photo taken at Leperstown, near Dunmore East, Co. Waterford...8th June 2017, seanmac999 ( /photos/151540246@N08/ ) Sean McGowan, Tells us that the young girl sitting on th... More
Arthur Henri Poole - July 21, 1925
This is the Veale family of Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, Co. Waterford...Date: Thursday, 21 July 1925..NLI Ref.: P_WP_3315 ( P_WP_3315 )
Arthur Henri Poole - July 19, 1900
This is the Curran Family of 6 Bridge Street, Waterford...Date: 19 July 1900..NLI Ref.: POOLEIMP 761A ( vtls000036203 )
Arthur Henri Poole - Egg Store
Workers in the egg store at Templeorum, Co. Kilkenny...Date: 28 July 1925..NLI Ref.: P_WP_3316 ( P_WP_3316 )
Arthur Henri Poole - Coming of Age
One of these gentlemen is Lord Dunalley (we think). The occasion was the coming of age of his son, the Hon. Desmond Prittie - the young chap in the centre presumably. This was taken at Kilboy, Nenagh, Co. Tippe... More
Arthur Henri Poole - St. Anne's Union Lawn Tennis Club, Waterford
We believe this was taken at the opening meeting of this lawn tennis club in 1924...It looks as if they played croquet at St. Anne's as well, and how lovely to spot relatively early wearing of wristwatches too!... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The Lizard
Great group shot of intending passengers and some crew aboard the Lizard, probably along the quays in Waterford. Believe that the commanding officer may have been called something like Captain Reth, but couldn'... More
Arthur Henri Poole - February 9, 1924
Brand spanking new, and a snip at £360 - this is the Vulcan Demonstration Van. Its chassis could take 20-25 cwt., and it was distributed by B.T. Lambert Ltd., 3 Cornmarket, Dublin...From examining shots of the ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Miss Grubbs wedding group
I always love a good wedding photo and this is one of the best you will find. The date range of 1901 to 1954 should be narrowed very quickly and I do hold out the hope of you getting the exact day correct. I al... More
Arthur Henri Poole - It's just not cricket!
It most certainly is Cricket and a fine body of men from the Emmett Club pose to record their membership and playing season. Cricket was a sport that was very widely played in Ireland and lived in harmony with... More
A Parish Church in County Kilkenny (is Templeorum RC Church)
From the Poole collection comes this image of a small parish church with an unusual belfry/gateway to the premises. I wonder is that particular feature still standing, given the growth of motorised traffic in ... More
Miss Joan Musgrave, elder, on horse, hair stripe in coat
Miss Musgrave on her horse from the Poole collection. The well manicured lawn and gravel drive denote a "Big" house and privilege. Any bets on the name of the horse?..Our researchers traced this lady and disc... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Irish Chart - Public domain old map
Described in the catalogue as simply "Irish Chart", this image from the Poole collection looks like it might have been framed and placed in the window of the shop on the Quay ( ...nlireland/27653735780/ ) . How... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Princess of Wales (Princess May).
From Monday's lady with her ass and cart to a lady with frills and flounces in abundance! Princess Mary the Princess of Wales from the Poole collection. Did she sit for Mr. Poole or is this a copy for some re... More
Arthur Henri Poole - R.I.C. group with County Inspector Hetreed
A large group of RIC officers and men from the Poole Collection. In the years that followed this image, many of these men may have found their world come tumbling down around them. Some perhaps lost their liv... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Two ladies with elegant hats and two dog - Yeehaw...
It's not often that we can satisfy the wishes of several of our contacts with the one shot. In this fine image of two ladies in elegant dress with hats accompanied by two dogs we hit all of their preferences. ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Soldiers Going Away II
Thanks to Niall McAuley ( gnmcauley/ ) for confirmation that this photo was taken at Adelphi Quay in Waterford, and that sign at top right is for Soldiers' Home. And we're indebted to whoever packed the luggag... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Diaphalene for dainty lingerie
This is Mr John Brennan with his son, happily posing in the door of his drapery shop at 27 Barronstrand Street, Waterford (thanks Niall McAuley ( gnmcauley/ ) and desmondg47 ( 63844591@N04/ ) ) now occupied by... More
Arthur Henri Poole - November 28, 1904
Our original metadata described this Poole photo (Waterford) as Mr McEneaney- Lady- hat on- group. However, this just in!..There was only one McEneaney in all of Waterford according to the 1901 Census. Born in ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - November 12, 1947
We think that this is the Walsh/Power wedding. The photo was certainly ordered by a Mr James Walsh, and at least one side of the wedding party may have been from Killeen, Co. Wexford...There is no bouquet in ev... More
Arthur Henri Poole - October 28, 1902
Hunt Meet at Faithlegg House, Waterford. This grand house, now a hotel, was built in 1783. We think the mounted gentleman front and centre is either Patrick or Hubert Power. The Powers were a merchant family, w... More
Arthur Henri Poole - October 16, 1901
We believe this is Mrs Cody of Marine Terrace, Tramore, Co. Waterford...Date: 16 October 1901..NLI Ref.: P_WP_1214a ( P_WP_1214a )
Arthur Henri Poole - 28 Little Maids from School are We!
Pupils of Our Lady of Lourdes, Holy Faith school at Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Wexford. We have no further details, but would imagine that this cast ensemble were taking a break from a performance of The Mikado, ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - July 30, 1910
Previously uploaded an image taken on the SS Copeland, 18 June 1910 ( nlireland/5845359162/ ) , but couldn't resist this photo of the SS Copeland crew, taken just over a month later. An impressive array of mous... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Dominican Friar
Date: Circa 1900..NLI Ref.: P_WP_0160 ( P_WP_0160 ) Public domain photograph of a priest, clergy, bishop, portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arthur Henri Poole - Penny Farthing
Mr. T. Doyle of Yoletown Roller Mills, Wexford with a penny farthing bicycle. It is not clear whether this bike was Mr. Doyle's, or a rather exotic photographic studio prop...Bob Montgomery 2012 said:."This is ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - June 11, 1931
Messrs William Clarke & Sons, Grattan Quay, Waterford..Date: Thursday, 11 June 1931..NLI Ref.: P_WP_3817 ( P_WP_3817 )
Arthur Henri Poole - Hard to starboard
From the far North West we are propelled to the South East to view the good ship SS Fastnet. Mr Poole was a great man for photographing sea going vessels, the date range here is made for “narrowing” though we h... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Cullinan MP, wedding group, large
Another fine wedding photograph for you all today. The catalogue date suggests 1913 and there is no doubt that the fashion on show is consistent with that. My five year old nephew saw this photo on my computer ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Lord Muskerry's boat - and a wooden horse!
Yet another Poole commission to shoot a crew on a boat - but this time complete with the owners. It all looks very nautical and ship shape, but the presence of women on board would have appalled many old time ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Reflection of a Dredger for Mr. Friel of Newtown
A Poole commission for a Mr. Friel of Newtown shows a dredger on a river during a flat calm. If it is in Waterford, which we suspect it is, then this would have been at the top of the tide and close to the qua... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Hey, Good looking(?)
This handsome young couple with the relaxed demeanour are Mr. and Mrs. Kieran Carroll, Monablenchmeen, Urlingford, Co.Kilkenny! They look very comfortable in each others' company and as if they have been marr... More
Clare Senior Hurling team, is likely the Clare Junior Football team
The day after Mr. Pooles native Waterford book their place in the All Ireland Hurling Final against Galway we have the Clare Hurling team from 1925? A fine bunch of young men in those old fashioned "sashed" je... More
A fine set of fetlocks: Commissioned by Mr. T. Widger
The full title on this is "Meet at Gracedieu(?) - commissioned by Mr. T. Widger". Maybe Mr. Widger rode to the hunt, and perhaps wanted an image of both he and his steed recorded for posterity(?) It certainly... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Make sure to take my best side?
The Duchess of St. Albans and her guests pose in the garden for Mr. Poole. And it seems a number of the party are careful to show their best sides to the camera! I suspect that the dress and hairstyles will ma... More
View of Café in George's Street : commissioned by Messrs O'Brien, Patr...
Getting away from matters bovine and agriculture, to the finished product and consumption thereof for today! A nice Poole shot of a café and bakery in Waterford. Cafés then and now have changed enormously wit... More
A distinguished gentleman in robes and chain of office sitting on a th...
This fine Poole portrait portraying probably the Lord Mayor of a city to end this week. The robes and chain are very ornate and he is seated on a very finely carved chair - but who is he and what was the offic... More
Bishop Foy School, Waterford, cricket group : commissioned by Rev. Mr....
A cricket eleven of likely young men with the appearance of education, privilege and a great future ahead of them. Given the date of the shot the possibility of them being involved in the war that was to come ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Unsung heroes! Lifeboat men on land for once!
There are few groups who deservedly excite admiration for their courage, their devotion to duty and their unselfishness! The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is one such and this old image from the Poole co... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Chavelier O'Loughlin wedding, large family group.
Despite the possible typo, the thought of a "Chevalier" getting married should encourage research into this fine wedding group from the Poole Studios in Waterford. We in Library Towers love these old shots for... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Wedding group : commissioned by Miss White, Alexa...
Given all the war that had and was taking place around the time of this shot, peace was probably a more desirable experience than happiness. I hope the couple in this image had a long and peaceful marriage...T... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Shamrock Hurling Club, Waterford
Shamrock Hurling Club, Waterford Co. Champions, 1915-16: commissioned by Mr. Murphy, Ferrybank...Carol Maddock ( /photos/47297387@N03/ ) Provides some information about this team from the Munster Express, "2 ... More