Galway Infirmary, 1802-1892
The Galway Infirmary collection of archives consists of two volumes of minutes of proceedings of the Governors of the County of Galway Infirmary (1802-1892), marked No.1 and No. 3. It also includes plans and drawings of the Infirmary (1858 and 1862).
In Volume ‘No. 1’ (GH2/1) the minutes between 1864 and 1876 simply record the amount that bills were presented for. However, volume ‘No.3’ has slightly more complete minutes for the period 1865-1866. Volume No. 3 (GH2/3) also includes details of tenders received, 1866-1870.
Overall this collection illustrates aspects of the early administration of the County Infirmary. It should be of interest to administrative, social, medical and local historians. The minutes are rather sparse, giving very little detail on the working or living conditions of the time.
This collection is available online at http://www.galway.ie/en/Services/ArchivesService/OurDigitalArchive/