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from National Library of Ireland on The Commons

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  • Bob Montgomery said:
    This is a bicycle race at the cycle track built by WGD Goff in what is now The People's Park in Waterford. Goff was a pioneer cyclist and motorist.
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    Bob Montgomery Thank you! Your excellent info added to description and tags. P.S. Any idea on a date when the cycle track was laid?
  • Bob Montgomery said:
    The cycle track was opened in May 1891.
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    Bob Montgomery Ahh, a good ten years before this photo was taken then. Thank you, Bob!
  • Niall McAuley said:
    Google ParkView

Motoring on The Mall

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  • Peter Denton said:
    Vintage stuff... I love the two spare tyres on the front of the car!
  • Christine Curtin said:
    Excellent there is so much going on here.
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    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...
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    Christine Curtin There really is a lot going on. Very impressed with the smartly dressed young lady on the far left...
  • Flapweb said:
    wonderful shot!

February 22, 1902

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  • John Spooner said:
    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..
  • TOYPINCHER said:
    he has such a friendly face .. i just love his suit too i would kill for one like that !
  • only1tanuki said:
    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!
  • Bob Montgomery said:
    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.
  • John Spooner said:
    Sir William Goff Davis-Goff & A Lady, Comeragh House