Ireland's First Garage

Ireland's first garage or "Motor Works" as it was called, trading under the name of W.F. Peare Ltd, was established in Waterford by William F. Peare (1868-1948) and Sir William Goff (d.1917) of Glenville in 1900. The premises at the north-west of Catherine Street had previously been a coach-building works.

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John Kelly (owner) outside Kelly’s Garage Ltd. Waterford.

John Kelly, owner(standing in the middle of the photograph)outside his garage. Left to right Paul Power, Edward Whitty, John Kelly, Harry McCarthy and Johnny McCarthy.

Š Martin Barrett, Martin Barrett Ltd., Catherine Street, Waterford – Michael Bre

John Kelly (owner) outside Kelly’s Garage Ltd. Waterford. - Š Martin Barrett, Martin Barrett Ltd., Catherine Street, Waterford – Michael Bre

Blue Heritage Plaque marking Ireland’s First Motor Garage.

Blue Heritage Plaque marking Ireland’s First Motor Garage. It reads; 'In 1900 W.F. Peare established Ireland's first Motor garage in this building.

Š Waterford City Library

Blue Heritage Plaque marking Ireland’s First Motor Garage. - Š Waterford City Library

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