Buckley/Hurley of Woodview House
Alexander Buckley was the son of Francis Robert Buckley and Jane Francis Cooper, he married in 1931
Gertrude Hurley, the daughter of William Hurley and Emily Alberta Brien.
Alexander Francis Buckley married Gertrude Charlotte Hurley
born 9 Jun 1893 9 Jun 1931 born 29 Mar 1892
South Circular Road St Mary's Donnybrook Morehampton Road, Donnybrook
died 16 Sep 1983 died 7 Jun 1963
Alick of Buckley's Motors was an agent for Hillman Motor Cars and the sole agent for BAC (British
Aircraft Corporation). He set up Evode Industries Limited with Dr Herman Simon in 1954 with Alex owning
51% of the Company. Dr Simon wished to create a company in Ireland to service the shoe Industry but
because of the Irish Control of Manufacturers Act it was not possible for another country to own more than
50% of an Irish company. The name 'Evode' was derived from the word Dove with the 'e' added. Dr Simon
had been the leading figure in Dove Polishes, prior to his association with Evode Industries. In 1955 an
agreement was signed with Evode Limited for the rights to use the name 'EVO-STIK' in Ireland. An astute
businessman, it is said that when Aerlingus wanted to buy a four BAC 111's, the purchase had to go
through Alex Buckley as the sole agent.
Gertrude Hurley was the granddaughter of Dublin hatter, William Hurley of Adelaide Road.
They were parishioners of St Brigid's and the following memorial can be found in the church.
"To the glory of God/and in memory of Alick and Gertrude Buckley/Late of Woodview/Stillorgan. This organ
was rebuilt in 1986". Both are buried at St Brigid's graveyard.
© June Bow & Karen Poff April 2017
Alexander Buckley was the son of Francis Robert Buckley and Jane Francis Cooper, he married in 1931
Gertrude Hurley, the daughter of William Hurley and Emily Alberta Brien.
Alexander Francis Buckley married Gertrude Charlotte Hurley
born 9 Jun 1893 9 Jun 1931 born 29 Mar 1892
South Circular Road St Mary's Donnybrook Morehampton Road, Donnybrook
died 16 Sep 1983 died 7 Jun 1963
Alick of Buckley's Motors was an agent for Hillman Motor Cars and the sole agent for BAC (British
Aircraft Corporation). He set up Evode Industries Limited with Dr Herman Simon in 1954 with Alex owning
51% of the Company. Dr Simon wished to create a company in Ireland to service the shoe Industry but
because of the Irish Control of Manufacturers Act it was not possible for another country to own more than
50% of an Irish company. The name 'Evode' was derived from the word Dove with the 'e' added. Dr Simon
had been the leading figure in Dove Polishes, prior to his association with Evode Industries. In 1955 an
agreement was signed with Evode Limited for the rights to use the name 'EVO-STIK' in Ireland. An astute
businessman, it is said that when Aerlingus wanted to buy a four BAC 111's, the purchase had to go
through Alex Buckley as the sole agent.
Gertrude Hurley was the granddaughter of Dublin hatter, William Hurley of Adelaide Road.
They were parishioners of St Brigid's and the following memorial can be found in the church.
"To the glory of God/and in memory of Alick and Gertrude Buckley/Late of Woodview/Stillorgan. This organ
was rebuilt in 1986". Both are buried at St Brigid's graveyard.
© June Bow & Karen Poff April 2017