Burkes Garage in Galway?

samhuzz

I am trying to find out if there is a Burkes garage in Co. Galway, and if so, does anyone know who owns it?

Thanks

Sam

emanresu

Yes, Tony Burke Motors. He worked with Tom Hogan Motors
and now operates from the former Tom Hogan premises.
They now have the Toyota dealership for Galway.

P.S. There could be any number of Burkes garages in County Galway,
But I presume that is the one you are talking about.

emanresu

Apologies, when I saw this post, I assumed your enquiry was something to do with Toyota cars.
(The Toyota main dealers in Clare and Galway, Tom Hogan Motors, closed down last year. A former employee, Tony Burke, has taken over the former Galway branch).

But I just looked up your other posts now, and I realise you are looking for your grandfather. Sorry for the misunderstanding and good luck with your search.

InTheTrees

there's one in moycullen. Dunno who owns it.

Looking on google.ie it looks like there's also one in clonbur and also kilmaine.

phone them?

samhuzz

Thanks fore replying. I might ring them, but what shall I say?

Thanks Sam

Head The Wall

samhuzz wrote: »

Thanks fore replying. I might ring them, but what shall I say?

Thanks Sam

Grandad, is that you?

But seriously, if you have any more details it may cut it down a bit

biko

Just introduce yourself and explain that you're looking for family.
It happens a lot here. Last year a few Americans showed up at my father in laws house

tinofapples

There's a Burke's Garage in Clonbur Co.Galway. Approx 30 miles from Galway City. The owner is Pat Burke and his dad's name is Pat Joe (I think).

hal14

Walter Burke has a garage near Williamstown?

samhuzz

That sounds promising Tinofapples! My grandad's name was Patrick Joseph Burke! I know you posted in 2010, but you might still be on here

tinofapples

I am .

samhuzz

If you ever go in there, ask if he has a daughter called Teresa then lol

dooroy

Just joined "Boards.ie".
Re Burkes Clonbur
Present owner Pat Burke ;
his father was known as Pat Joe Burke ;
his father (and Pat's grandfather ) was known as Paddy Burke ;
Which of them do you mean regards daughter Teresa ?
I think Pat Joe's sister was called Mary Teresa.

biko

Burke is a very common name around Galway.
OP hasn't been back in years so I'm locking this.
PM me anyone if threads needs updating.