John Mullaney: Gentleman Draper, Sligo - "This Is What We Do."

Short documentary about well-known and widely admired Sligo draper John Mullaney. John talks about the history of his store, the original Mullaney Brothers - his father Michael and his uncle Tom - who took over the store in the early 1900's and developed it into one of Sligo's most popular shops. John also shows his famous "booking register" dating from 1914, with the names and addresses of the many Sligo people who came to Mullaney Brothers to book their passage on ships to the New World. Sadly, John passed away just as the film was being completed.

[@Jacobus-hc7ie]

What a true gentleman. So sublimely eloquent .

[@keithcoleman4137]

Beautiful tribute to a great gentleman,Sligo will never see his like again.rest in peace John Mullaney

[@joangoodwin346]

I’m bereft. What a true gentleman. I only met this delightful man once, but he made such an impact on me. I do believe I fell a little bit in love! An unforgettable man, a great loss

[@TrevSligo]

Nice reminisce!

[@christopherfernandes4401]

Trevor, what a great tribute to a great man. I only met him twice, he was a gentleman and spoke to me for more than 10 minutes. I felt guilty for taking him away from his business, but he was kind and told me do not worry. He loved talking to customers.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@murrayeldred3563]

TREMENDOUS.

[@Bran9]

He was a very refined gentleman, and so was his brother Tom. May God bless you both.

[@bealtainecottage]

Whenever I stepped into Mullaneys, John appeared and thus began a long and marvellous conversation of otherworldly proportions…he will remain in the hearts of many.

[@lonesomeness-w6h]

What I remember: Mr. John Mullaney personally sold me two wool vests and two wool coats designed by Donegal Studio with their fabric woven in the homes of the Irish and the cloth turned into authentic period garments in The Glebe Mill, Lower Main St, New Church Glebe, Kilcar, Co. Donegal . One was a doctors coat with roll up sleeves for delivering precious Irish babies in the midst of winter. The other was a fisherman's coat with no buttons to prevent the buttons snagging on the fishermen nets. Big fluffy merino wool Sweaters with a unique weave to identify a drowned fishermen. . To this day not even Bijan on Rodeo drive has ever made me feel the full force/magic of a quality haberdashery. When I would fly up from Dublin Ireland to Sligo to buy clothes. Three generations of Mullaney's family would walk with me through their shop and offer their wears. ​9 O'Connell Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo. R.I.P

[@fw9595]

Had the pleasure of wandering into Mullaney Bros in 2018 and being attended to by Mr. Mullaney. He guided me to the perfect flat cap and suggested where I could find more info on my grandfather’s home. A true gentleman.

[@davidmulligan42]

Great tribute to a wonderful gentleman. I chatted with him for a while when we were there on June 29th, 2022. My family left Sligo in 1973, but he remembered my father, and we had a good chat about Sligo back in the old days.

[@dr.plutonus1496]

We visited Mullaney's on our trip to Sligo two summers ago. Walking into shops like that can't help but make you stand taller & feel better. It goes without saying that the team were brilliant. 👏

[@catherinedillon4404]

Beautiful film Trevor. A great tribute to the gentleman

[@Micktyb]

Fascinating and interesting Gentleman rest in peace

[@MegaJamesno1]

Always in good form. Never seen him loose his cool once. A proper person💚

[@iwonaadamus-travers7321]

I know Ireland is full of legends and the people of Ireland are legends. RIP Mr Mullaney.Thanks for the beautiful video Trevor ❤

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you. Nice!

[@carmelmullaney]

Thank you Trevor beautiful you captured him so well..😢

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Carmel.

[@user-derekc]

Well done Trevor, as captivating as the man himself.

[@TrevSligo]

Thanks. So glad you liked it.

[@jimgray1224]

Brilliant work, Trevor. A monument to a great Sligoman and to Sligo itself. Well done.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Jim.

[@stellagordon3291]

Lovely tribute Trevor to this special Sligoman. Very interesting archive items like a travelogue to his lifetime. Well done

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you, that's nice to hear.

[@clodaghsmylie6495]

What a great documentary, Mr. Mullaney is like the sligo version of Sir David Attenborough. I could listen to him all day long. 👏🎬

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Clodagh; I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it so much.

[@kilzig]

Brilliant video that will no doubt be looked back on for many years. A great Documentary of a very important part of Sligo town.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you kilzig!!

[@adamkennedyripon]

Well missed. I felt at home every time i traveled back to Sligo, and was fortunate enough to meet him when there. And he’d not only remember me but also remember what we spoke about many years prior. What an incredible and rare gentleman.

[@garysmylie975]

Brilliant documentary.

[@gladpotateo6604]

Beautiful piece. Thank you for showing off how happy that book made Uncle John.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Thomas. He was very happy!!

[@rednell4525]

What an amazing piece so beautiful put together r.i.p. Mr Mullaney. Great work Trevor 👏

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you very much. I appreciate yor comments. .So glad you enjoyed it.

[@laral2403]

It's official. I hereby nominate Trevor Sweeny as Cultural Minister of Sligo! Amazing work as always my friend!

[@TrevSligo]

Har! Thanks Lara.

[@denisecadden4548]

Absolutely amazing and so so interesting rest in peace Mr Mullaney one of Sligo s best ❤

[@TrevSligo]

Thanks you Denise

[@katiematthews3476]

I love 💕 this!!! What a beautiful piece of work xx

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Katie Matthews, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

A brilliant documentary. RIP

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Joseph for your kind words. Always nice to hear.

[@jenjenorourkr265]

Such an honourable man polite, charming and a friend too all What hes talking about is correct. We will miss you and heaven gained a lovely angel RiP My Friend......

[@beachcomber1able]

Do you reckon he got a special hug from Jesus 🤔

[@kamull61]

A true Sligo legend. We’ll never see the like of him again.

[@kaamkmca]

A true gentleman is an under statement. Always enjoyed his insightful conversations. Introduced him to my son in later years who always truly respected and enjoyed John as an outstanding professional. Sad to see him leave O' Connell Street.

[@jameslast3192]

Great tribute to a true Irish gentleman. I had the pleasure of many long encounters and conversations with John at his shop and he was the finest of gentleman. RIP you legend.

[@DavidMullins1]

Thanks for making this tribute to an old family friend.

[@sonaterese799]

Thanks - this is a beautiful video

[@fairwellmylovely]

A brilliant documentary. As always the professional, Trevor, and it shows in all your documentaries. Thanks for posting it.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you very much.

[@risashuman1610]

As always, a lovely, heartfelt piece as you are the best at doing. ♥❤

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Risa.

[@carolsims5367]

Thank you for this wonderful video which is an amazing tribute to the very special John Mullaney.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you.

[@fergalnealon8101]

Well done Trevor, great work...Rest well John

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Fergal.

[@gallowglass2630]

He was a gentleman anytime went there which wasn't often it was mostly at christmas time

[@atomicnet]

Just lovely

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you!

[@kenkeane3882]

Great piece of work Trevor, loved it. My grandfather Francis Keane had the agency for the White Star line in his shop in Wine street from the mid 1800's and up to the early 1900's. But alas his book is long gone.

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you Ken, really appreciate your comment. So glad you liked it. That's amazing about your grandfather.

[@scoomeey]

My great-grandfather was the contractor and I am so proud that to have that connection to this institution. As a kid my brother's and I walked through Mullaneys and Johnston's and Lyons like they were our version of Disneyland

[@TrevSligo]

Yes, I can see how walking through those stores as a kid must've been like walking in Disneyland. And Woolworth's too. Thanks for your comment.

[@aleksandrat9736]

Great Job Trevor , its very nice story and dokument for ever

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you very much.

[@086DEN]

Fascinating

[@dianakelly711]

Mr Sligo . Lovely man

[@Literallyarealhuman]

❤this

[@paddyo3841]

Lovely Irish

[@lailasile182]

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