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

John Joyce

Merchant and Banker

— Died 1818 —

John Joyce Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. John Joyce Marker

Inscription.

1810-1814 The Office of John Joyce & Co. and
the Galway Bank whose notes bore his arms
Mrs. Joyce founded the Female Orphan Society
and in 1808 with Monica Lynch a school at
Kirwan's Lane

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 53° 16.325′ N, 9° 3.078′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is on St. Augustine Street just north of Buttermilk Walk, on the left when traveling south. 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 are within walking distance of

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this marker: Walter Joyce of Merview (a few steps from this marker); Walter and John Joyce's Warehouse (within shouting distance of 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); Teach an Línsigh (about 120 meters away); Mayoralty House/Teach na Méarachta (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

John Joyce Office and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. John Joyce Office and 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 108 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.