Desmonds in the Cork Directories 1755-1900
Compiled by William Desmond
©2014 Boulder Creek, CA

Additional directories will be added as they are located and transcribed.

McDonnell’s Cork City Directory For 1755
(Paschal McDonnell, 2013)
Desmond, Catherine. [No address given]
Desmond, Julian. [No address given]

The Cork Directory for the year 1787
by Richard Lucas (Cork: J. Cronin, n.d.), n.p.
Desmond (Walter) Boot and Shoe-maker, and Leather-seller,
16, South Main-street, corner of Tuckey's-street

Holden's Triennial Directory
4th edition, 1805-1807, (London: n.d.) vol. 2, p. 63.
[Cork City]
Desmond Daniel, boot and shoe maker, Grand Parade

The Connercial Directory of Scotland, Ireland, and the
Four North Counties of England for 1820-21 & 22
(Manchester: J. Pigot & Co., 1820), p. 174.
Desmond Cornelius, linen and woolen draper, 1 north Main-st, Cork (p. 174)
Desmond Daniel, leather seller, 28 south Main-st., Cork (p. 174)
Desmond Daniel, porter and spirit dealer, south Maiii-st Cork (p. 177)
Desmond Daniel, porter and spirit dealer, Grand-parade, Cork (p. 177)
Desmond Daniel, woolen and linen draper, north Main-st., Youghal, (p. 247)
Desmond Denis, wheelwright, low. Fisher-st, Kinsale (p. 203)
Desmond John, leather merchant, 81 south Main-st., Cork (p. 174)
Desmond John, apothecary, north Main-st., Youghal (p. 247)
Desmond Michael, baker, Market-lane, Kinsale (p. 202)

Second Edition of the Connercial Directory of Scotland, Ireland, and the
Four North Counties of England for 1821-22 & 23
(Manchester: J. Pigot & Co., 1820).
Desmond Cornelius, linen and woolen draper, 1, north Main-st., Cork (p. 174)
Desmond Daniel, leather seller, 28, south Main-st., Cork (p. 174)
Desmond Daniel, porter and spirit dealer, south Main-st., Cork (p. 177)
Desmond Daniel, porter and spirit dealer, Grand-parade, Cork (p. 177)
Desmond Daniel, woolen and linen draper, north Main-st., Youghal, (p. 247)
Desmond Denis, wlieelwright, 1. Fisher-st., Kinsale (p. 203)
Desmond John, leather merchant, 81, south Main-st., Cork (p. 174)
Desmond John, apothecary, north Main-st., Youghal (p. 247)

Pigot & Co.'s Province of Munster Directory, 1824.
(London: J. Pigot and Co., 1824).
Cornelius Desmond, flannel & blanket warehouse, 114 North Main-st, Cork (p.250)
Dan Desmond, Vintners & Spirit & Porter Houses 7 South Main-st, Cork (p.255)
Daniel Desmond, woolen draper, North Main-st, Youghal (p. 326)
John Desmond, skin and feather merchant, 123 Shandon-st., Cork (p. 253)
John Desmond, Baker, Kinsale (p. 279)
John Desmond, physician, Nelson-pl, Youghal, (p. 325)
Michel Desmond, baker, Kinsale (p. 279)
Wm. Desmond, leather seller, 14 South Main st, Cork (p. 250)

The County and City of Cork, Post Office General Directory, 1842-3
(Cork: F. Jackson, n.d.), p.24.
Desmond, Ann, tobacconist, 7, South main street
Desmond, Daniel, accountant, Evergreen
Desmond, Ellen, vintner, 23, Warren's place
Desmond, James, corn broker, 23, Warren's place
Desmond, Mrs. 15, Broad lane
Desmond, Patrick, victualler, 39, Market street
Desmond, Timothy, flour seller, 26, Barrack street

The County and City of Cork, Post Office General Directory, 1844-5
compiled and edited by Mr. Alexander Aldwell (Cork: F. Jackson, n.d.)
Desmond, Catherine, fish monger, 17, Green street
Desmond, Cornelius, boot maker, and provision dealer, 121, Barrack street (p. 189)
Desmond, Daniel, accountant, Evergreen road (p. 189)
Desmond, Daniel, 125, Barrack-st. (p. 265)
Desmond, Daniel, huxter, 81, Evergreen road (p. 189)
Desmond, Denis, carpenter, 195, Lower Glanmire road (p. 189)
Desmond, Ellen, vintner, 23, Warren's place (p. 189)
Desmond, James, corn broker, 23, Warren's place (p. 189)
Desmond, John, carpenter, 92, Fair lane (p. 189)
Desmond, John, M.D. Nelson place (p. 309)
Desmond, Patrick, victualler, 39, Market street (p. 189)
Desmond, Patrick, cattle dealer, 10. Cattle lane (p. 189)
Desmond, Timothy, tailor, 7, Blackmore's lane (p. 189)
Desmond, Timothy, tobacconist, 67, North main street (p. 189)
Desmond, Timothy, flour seller, 26, Barrack street (p. 189)

Slater's National Commercial Directory of Ireland, 1846
(London: I. Slater, 1846), p. 193.
Desmond Dauiel, wool comber, 63 Shandon st
Desmond Patrick, provision dealer, 39 Corn Market st
Desmond Webb, boot maker, Peter st
Desmond William, publican, 23 Warren's place

Purcell & Co.'s Commercial Cork Almanac for the Year 1852 of Our Lord
(Cork: George Purcell & Co., 1852), p. 75.
J. Desmond, sexton, St. Peter's Church Lane

Purcell's Commercial Cork Almanac for the Year 1855 of Our Lord
(Cork: George Purcell & Co., 1855) p. 69.
J. Desmond, sexton, St. Peter's Church Lane

Slater's National Commercial Directory of Ireland, 1856
(London: I. Slater, 1856).
Desmond Catherine, grocer, 16 Halfmoon st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Cornelius, shopkeeper, 16 Barrack st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Daniel, blacksmith, Shannon st, Bandon (p. 175)
Desmond Daniel, blacksmith, Wellington st, Clonmel (p. 200)
Desmond Daniel, publican, 5 Drawbridge st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Daniel, grocer, the Square, Macroom (p. 319)
Desmond Daniel, public houses, the Square, Macroom (p. 319)
Desmond Denis, public house, North Main st, Bandon (p. 176)
Desmond Denis, grocer, South Main st, Bandon (p. 178)
Desmond Denis, grocer, South Main st, Bandon (p. 178)
Desmond Denis, public houses, Massy Town, Macroom (p. 319)
Desmond Edward, boot and shoe maker, Main st, Castle Island (p. 193)
Desmond J., clerk, St. Peter's Church, North Main street (p. 252)
Desmond James, grocer, 32 Johnson st, Clonmel (p. 201)
Desmond James, public house, 29 Johnson st, Clonmel (p. 202)
Desmond James, 38 Clarence st, Cork (p. 242)
Desmond John, baker, North Main st, Bandon (p. 175)
Desmond John, butter merchant, Dominic st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Johu, Esq. M.D. Nelson place, Youghal (p. 377)
Desmond Julia, shopkeeper, 144 Barrack st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Margaret, schoolmistress, Massy Town, Macroom (p. 320)
Desmond Mary, shopkeeper, II Barrack st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Mary, cooper, 38 Clarence st, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond Mr. Patrick (attorney), New street, Bantry (p. 178)
Desmond Timothy, wheelwright, Ballydaheen, Mallow (p. 322)
Desmond Timothy, blacksmith, Thomas st, Mitchelstown (p. 328)
Desmond William, tallow chandler, Main st, Cashel (p. 191)
Desmond William tobacconist (manufacturer),78 Main st, Cashel (p. 191)
Desmond William,publican, 23 Warren's place, Cork (p. 218)
Desmond William, carpenter, Douglas (p. 218)
Desmond William, cooper, 25 Evergreen st, Cork (p. 218)

Robert H. Laing's Cork Mercantile Directory for 1863
(Cork: Robert H. Laing, 1863), n.p.
Desmond, C., gnl dlr, 72 Halfmoon street
Desmond, Cornelius, 16 Barrack street
Desmond, James, 39 Clarence street
Desmond, John, butter merchant, 14 Dominick street
Desmond, Michael, trunk maker, 20 Paul street
Desmond, Mrs. Margaret, 6 Paul street
Desmond, Mrs. Mary A., 6 Paul street
Desmond, William, The Queen's Old Castle Company, 30 Cook Street
Desmond, William, sexton, St. Peter's Church Lane (p, 153)

Slater's National Commercial Directory of Ireland, 1870
(London: I. Slater, 1870).
Desmond Catherine, matron, workhouse, Clogheen road, Mallow (p. 185)
Desmond Cornelius, shopkeeper, 16 Barrack st, Cork (p. 55)
Desmond Cornelius, public house, the Square, Macroom (p. 174)
Desmond Daniel, blacksmith, Kilbrogan st, Bandon (p. 9)
Desmond Daniel, master, National School (Roman Catholic), Castle Island (p. 27)
Desmond Daniel, grocer, Charlotte quay, Cork (p. 55)
Desmond Denis, public house, Massy Town, Macroom (p. 174)
Desmond Denis, master, National School, Shandally (p. 197)
Desmond Esther, nail maker, Main st, Macroom (p. 174)
Desmond Hnmphiey, clothes dealer, 10 Kyle st, Cork (p. 55)
Desmond James, public house, 29 Johnson st, Clonmel (p. 37)
Desmond James, cooper, 37 Clarence st, Cork (p. 55)
Desmond James, master, workhouse, Clogheen road, Mallow (p. 185)
Desmond John, butter merchant, South Main st, Bandon (p. 9)
Desmond John, butter merchant, Dominic st, Cork (p. 55)
Desmond John, poulterer, Grand Parade market, Cork (p. 55)
Desmond John, carpenter, Skull (p. 215)
Desmond John M.D. Nelson place, Youghal (p. 251)
Desmond Timothy, blacksmith, Main st, Macroom (p. 174)
Desmond Timothy, public house, Main st, Macroom (p. 174)

The City of Cork Directory, with which is incoroporated
The Commercial Directory of Queenstown, 1871
(Liverpool: R. E. Fulton & Co., 1871).
Desmond Cornelius, labourer, 60 College road (p.41)
Desmond Cornelius, provision dealer, 16 Barrack street (p.41)
Desmond Daniel, cabinet maker, 60 College road (p.41)
Desmond Daniel, lodging house, 48 Barrack street (p.41)
Desmond Eliza, 11 Kerry hall terrace (p.41)
Desmond Mrs. Ellen, lodging house, 10 Drawbridge street (p.41)
Desmond Ellen, 392 Blarney street (p.41)
Desmond James, cooper, 66 Clarence street (p.41)
Desmond James, pattern maker, 21 College road (p.41)
Desmond John, labourer, 12 Paul's street (p.41)
Desmond Patrick, mason, 88 Blarney street (p.41)
Desmond Wm., cattle dealer, 259 Blarney street (p.41)
Desmond William, miller, 46 Dublin Street (p.280)

Wilkie's Cork City Directory 1872
(Cork: A. W. Wilkie, 1872), p. 99.
Desmond, Cornelius, provision dealer, 16 Barrack street
Desmond, Daniel, jrmn. baker, 6 Brandy lane
Desmond, Ellen, 32 Blamey street
Desmond, Humplu:ey, clothes dealer, 10 Kyle street
Desmond, James, cooper, 66 Clarence street
Desmond, John, butter merchant, 24 Church street
Desmond, John, 29 Evergreen road
Desmond, John; tailor, 43 Friars walk
Desmond, Joseph, compositor, 29 Richmond hill
Desmond, Patrick, farmer, Hettyfield, Douglas road
Desmond, Patrick, mason, 88 Blarney street
Desmond, William, miller, 46 Dublin street