The Kilkenny Bank / Loughnan’s Bank:

The Kilkenny Bank was first registered in 23rd September 1800, by Connel Loughnan and John Helsham. There was three sets of notes issued:

• Type 1 Signatories: Kilkenny Bank (Connel Loughnan and John Helsham)
• Type 2 Signatories: Kilkenny Bank (Michael Brennan and James Loughnan)
• Type 3 Signatories: Kilkenny Bank (James Loughnan)

This note belongs to the third issue, i.e. when James Loughnan was sole proprietor (1816-1820). In 1820, there was a run on the bank. It forced its closure and made Loughnan bankrupt.

Kilkenny Bank Notes:

One pound (Sterling) promissory note: Kilkenny Bank, for James Loughnan, as sole proprietor. Issued and signed by James Loughnan, with signs of good circulation, i.e. it was used for, and/or formed part many transactions. Unusually, for an issued note, it is not dated.

One Pound Sterling, The Kilkenny Bank (Loughnan’s Bank), signed by James Loughnan.

• The Kilkenny Bank (Proprietor: James Loughnan)
  • Occupation: Banker
• One Pound Sterling, not dated
  • Signed by James Loughnan
  • Serial number: 6609
• Printed in black on white paper
  • Uniface
  • Crinkled on right hand side, holed centre left and well circulated
  • Otherwise, good Fine (gF)

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Banknote Guide: The Kilkenny Bank (Loughnan’s Bank)