Tom Murphys in 1867

There was a shop at number 58 as far back as 1867.Owned by S.Chabrel and called the French House,it was the place to go for”best fashionable hats” as well as the clerical kind.In 1833 number 58 was taken over by John O Brien and Co. and became the Cork Woolen and Hat warehouse and the place to go for for”west of England black and blue cloths” as well as for “celebrated Irish friezes” and “silk,felt and tweed hats.

Tom Murphys in1921

In 1907 the business went to one D.Mullane who sold ladies’ corsets and baby clothes until 1921 when the Rosenhill family moved in and opened a music warehouse.In 1938 when Esther Rosenhill sold up and moved on .Tom Murphy from North Main Street and his wife to be,Annie Walsh from Aherla ,got engaged and bought the lease to the shop on the same day.

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