dublin street directory

[ruthstansfield]

evening all,has anyone got access to a dublin street directory im interested in 161 james street,my g grandmother died there in 1918 but im interested in dates either side of this date as this address keeps popping up in various military records. regards ruth

[Mutley]

Probably way before the period you want but may be interesting all the same, google for
libraryireland.com has the 1862 street directory with some residents and business names.

The directory is called Thom's Dublin Street Directory. There may be other years on line also.

[ruthstansfield]

hey mutley,thanks yes id found that like you say too early,thanks anyway.ruth

[obbie]

on 1911 census 161 james st
murphy james 63 head
" elizabeth 53 sis
" timothy 52 bro
keanes anne t 20 niece

i would think you have this already but just in case ive posted any how

[Kevin Garrad]

Looking at my current Dublin Street Directory, James Street forms the southern boundary of the Guinness Brewery (aka St James's Gate Brewery).
Arthur Guinness signed a 9000 year lease on the (then) disused brewery in 1759, so I suspect James Street has a long history.

Also in close proximity can be found St Patricks Hospital and St James Hospital, as well as Heuston railway station.

However, there is also a James Street East and a James Street North, but both of these are small streets, unlikely to go to 131 houses.

[aberkang]

evening all,has anyone got access to a dublin street directory im interested in 161 james street,my g grandmother died there in 1918 but im interested in dates either side of this date as this address keeps popping up in various military records. regards ruth

Hi Ruth, I haven't got access to a Street Directory, sorry, but am very interested in 161 St James St. My father (94) had just remembered the address, so I Googled for starters and saw your post. He was born there in 1917 and lived there until 1929 (he thinks). He says they lived upstairs and two other families lived downstairs. I'd be interested in any leads as I have just begun my search and would be happy to give you any info that could assist you.

[ruthstansfield]

hi aberkang, i have e mailed you if it hasnt got toyou please let me know and i will reply to you. warmest regards ruth