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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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    The Tanneries of Mullingar
    In olden times Mullingar had two tanneries which we may boast about. One of these was situated off the lane leading to the Presentation Convent. It was owned by a man named Tuite who afterwards sold it to the Dowdall family. They working hard all the week produced large quantities of leather for the town and supplied factories in the town also. On the outside of the tannery were three big holes in which the hide was put down to harden. Nailer Lacey was the man who made
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. tanning (~61)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Mc Cormack
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Irishtown, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Rose Delaney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Irishtown, Co. Westmeath