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School: St. Brigid's (B.) (roll number 12925)

Location:
Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
M. Gúld
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0880, Page 043

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    Whitemill got its name from a mill which was built with grey stone and when the sun shone on it appeared white.
    The Distillery Road got its name from a distillery which was on the road.
    Bishop's Water got its name from a distillery which was called Bishop's Water Distillery it was afterwards called Bishop's Water.
    Partridge Street was called King's Street because the first houses built in it were built by a family named King.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Whitemill South, Co. Wexford
    Collector
    Philip Sinnott
    Gender
    Male