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The College Tie

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Two maroon knotted ties hanging

These are the two versions of the College Tie. The original tie, on the left, is believed to have been introduced in the early 1970s. It was 55 inches in length and 3 inches at the widest point. Displayed on the blade, in white, were the College Arms (including the DEO FAVENTE motto), with a narrow white diagonal stripe underneath. That pattern was repeated on the back and, as shown in this image, on the neck (twice). The tie, carrying the Hortex label, was 100% polyester and made in Ireland.
The later version of the College Tie, on the right, was introduced in the period 1995-99, when the sesquicentenaries of the College's foundation in 1845 and the arrival of the first students in 1849 were being celebrated , in 1995 and 1999, respectively. This tie was 58 inches in length and 3.75 inches at the widest point. Displayed on the blade, but in green and blue, were the College Arms, with a diagonal stripe in green, white and blue above and underneath. The DEO FAVENTE in the motto was, however, replaced by a series of dots. That version of the College Arms, but in black, was repeated throughout the rest of the jacquard 100% polyester fabric, which again carried the Hortex label but was made in the EU.

Séamus Mac Mathúna

S. Mac Mathúna, 'The College Tie', Visual History Retired Staff Collection, University of Galway Digital Collections, Asset Id 14676, Archival Record Id VHR

Early 1970s and 1995-99

1970s and late 1990s

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Memorabilia and Insignia

English
Latin

University of Galway Library

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