Rathgar Road (then ) Co.Dublin

[Renshi]

Hi Corisande, my grandparents were named Jacobson, they owned Jameson Jewellers. I don't remember the neighbours... except I think if the numbering goes up from the Rathmines end, #26 was owned by the McCabes? not sure!

I have lived in Canada since we closed the family business in 1987, but saw Winton for sale many years ago.

thank you for replying, appreciated!

[shanew147]

I checked the numbering on the road a while ago.. no. 1 Rathgar road is on the westside of the Rathmines end, and the number continue sequentially up that side of the road past the Esso station towards Rathgar, past the RC church, then cross over the road (abt no. 108) at Rathgar village over to the Presbyterian church side of the road, and run back down the east side past Garville Road to the houses just before the Garda Station, which are number 193 to 195



Shane

[corisande]

So given #24 Rathgar Rd is on the left in my photo, then it is joined on to #23 on the right of the photo.

[shanew147]

Thom's 1949 - Rathgar Rd

  23 James F. Kent - Ontario Lodge, solicitor
  24 Noel Reid 
  25 Mich. Jameson
  26 Mrs. McCabe

Thom's 1958
 
  23 Dr. D.  Costello - Ontario Lodge
  24 Mrs. A. Shine 
  25 S.M. Sullivan
  26 Mrs. McCabe

p.s. I can arrange a photo of #25 for you if that's of any interest ?


Shane

[Renshi]

yes, I am sure that #25 which is detached is to the left, and 26 was also detached! I do remember yours adjoined! nice photo! Shane shows in Thoms 1949
#25 Michael Jameson. In fact his name was Michael Jacobson, but in 1908 when he and my grandmother started the business, they, being refugees from eastern Europe, realising Jacobson was not a good idea, being a Jewish name, and as my grandfather enjoyed a wee drop of Jamesons... called their jewellery business Jameson's. One son, my uncle Louis Collins Jacobson, played cricket for Ireland on many occasions, and had an Irish rugby trial.

[shanew147]

Thom's 1938 shows #25 as Mich. Jacobson

update : same listing in 1927



Shane

[Renshi]

Thanks, 1938 makes sense. My other uncle, a lawyer, changed his name to Jameson (Noel) I would really appreciate a photo, if it is possible, thank you.... I might be able to impress my Canadian adult children!!!

[shanew147]

will arrange a photo of #25 and let you know.. hopefully I should get a chance next weekend


Shane

[corisande]

realising Jacobson was not a good idea, being a Jewish name

I knew being Protestant was a problem, never though being Jewish was a problem in Dublin!