Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Walter Joyce of Merview

Merchant and Banker

— 1763 · 1853 —

Walter Joyce of Merview Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

1. Walter Joyce of Merview Marker

Inscription.

He built this house and store circa 1795
The National Bank used this house as its
first Galway office between 1836 and 1867.

Walter's brother John a partner in the
Galway bank built the adjoining house.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 53° 16.322′ N, 9° 3.084′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is at the intersection of St. Augustine Street and Buttermilk Walk, on the left when traveling south on St. Augustine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11-13 St Augustine Street, Galway, Connacht H91 V3PV, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: John Joyce (a few steps from this marker); Walter and John Joyce's Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Galway County Library/Leabharlann Chontae na Gaillimhe (within shouting distance of this marker); Mechanics Institute/Institiúid na gCearndaithe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kings Head (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Kings Head (about 120 meters away); Mayoralty House/Teach na Méarachta (about 120 meters away); Teach an Línsigh (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

2. Walter Joyce of Merview Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.