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Another vague possibility: In 1899 and 1900 (and probably after that), the Bristol Mercury regularly carried advertisements for the Waterford Steamship Company. They provided a passenger service between Waterford and Bristol (nine sailings a month in each direction - fares: cabin 15s,return 25s, children and servants travelling with families 10s, deck 7s 6d, children 4s). Their four ships were the Dunbrody, Reginald, Comeragh and Lara. Could Mr Goff be something to do with the steamer? On reflection, probably not, as he would be more likely to be photographed in uniform if he were captain or an officer, and apart from the rather fine beard, he doesn't strike me as the hearty matelot type..

he has such a friendly face .. i just love his suit too i would kill for one like that !

I apologize for not being able to comment on something more useful... but I he's sporting a wonderful beard and a suit I wish I could wear... Thank You as always for sharing such wonderful images!

This is Sir William DG Goff, Waterford businessman and cycle and motoring pioneer. He was probably Waterford's first motorist and built the cycle race track in Goff Park, now The People's Park. He lived at Glenville, Waterford, which I understand is still in existence. He was a partner with EF 'Bill' Peare in founding Ireland's first purpose-built garage at Catherine Street, Waterford, still in use as a garage today - surely one of, if not the oldest garage in continuous use anywhere in the world. He was the founding Chairman of the Irish Automobile Club (today the Royal Irish Automomobile Club in 1901 and also of the Irish Aero Club in November 1909. He died in 1917. - Bob Montgomery, Curator, RIAC Archive.

Sir William Goff Davis-Goff & A Lady, Comeragh House

Wonderful capture 👏👏👏

grianghraif Dea-sean

"GOFF, HERBERT, M.D., Glenville, Waterford, Ireland, owns a lo-horse Panhard, 12-horse Napier, and 21-horse De Dion tricycle. Is a fox- hunter, and regards automobilism as the future means of locomotion. Clubs: Kildare Street tDublinf, Bath, New Oxford and Cambridge, and Authmobile." From www.gracesguide.co.uk/1903_Motorists

I could be wrong, but I think the "exuberant dress" is actually an early motoring costume. See some of the photos here for example.

Before/during 1923? If it's the same Herbert and I think it is, Lady Goff was described in the Evening Herald of 17 April 1925 as: ... Lady Goff is the widow of Sir Herbert Goff, Bart., who died in 1923, and mother of the present baronet. She is a daughter of the Right Hon. Sir C. Stewart Scott, G.C.B. Miss Goff is her only daughter. [I know they're described as Mr. & Mrs. by A.H. Poole, rather than Lord and Lady, but another mention I found in the Irish Independent 15 March 1916 speaks of "Mrs. Herbert Goff, wife of Capt. Herbert Goff, heir to Sir William Goff, Bart." so presumably Mr. and Mrs. Goff and Lord and Lady Goff are the same people?]

Vintage stuff... I love the two spare tyres on the front of the car!

Excellent there is so much going on here.

Peter Denton Peter, Mr Goff was well versed in the wayward ways of motor car tyres! We have other pics of him at the wheel: catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results?lookfor=goff+motor&ty...

Christine Curtin There really is a lot going on. Very impressed with the smartly dressed young lady on the far left...

wonderful shot!