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School: Baile Nua Uachtarach, Carraig na Siúire (roll number 9967)

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Newtown Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomáis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0566, Page 119

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  1. Industries and Crafts - The Plate Quarries

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    Industries, Labour & Crafts
    The Slate Quarries
    Within a mile from the school the district abounds in slate and the making of slates for roofing has been the only industry for generations. The townlands of Ahenny and Clashnasmuth became the property of the Victoria Slate Quarry Ltd. about 1863. Quarrying was then carried out on a large scale and even an export trade with England & the continent was established. The slate made had the name of being the finest in Europe.
    Years before this Co. was started however each owner of suitable ground within the slate rock
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