Thomas Gallaher

Thomas Gallaher ( -1928), founder of Gallaher

1928 Died. '...'Mr. Gallaher, who was the world's tobacco king, was a native of Templemore, Eglinton, and in the early sixties he entered the employment of Messrs. Holmes, tobacco manufacturers and retailers, Derry. He subsequently started business for himself in a house in Sackville Street then transferring to premises in Foyle Street, on which the present Commercial Buildings now stand. His business increased and he decided to go to Belfast, which he made the headquarters as a manufacturer. The concern grew by leaps and bounds until it became the largest of its kind in the world. An interesting fact is that at the time the British Tobacco Combine was formed he decided remain independent, and continued to the present day. He took no part in polities, and was a generous subscriber to all worthy objects. He was a large shareholder, and for many years chairman of the Belfast Steamship Company...'

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