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School: Ballycanew (Mixed) (roll number 15420/15430)

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Ballycanew, Co. Wexford
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Conchubhar Ua Maoláin
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    “The Barony of the Macamores extends almost to Ballycanew.”

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    1. John Rathwell
    2. Ballycanew
    3. About 55. 4. Shopkeeper + farmer
    5. Ballycanew, Ballycanew
    6. His father and others. From the time he went into business this subject has been discussed in his shop

    The Barony of The Macamores extends almost to Ballycanew. The land is marshy and butter making was the chief industry in old times. The butter produced had a very high reputation and always commanded the top price. It was such a great butter merchants in this village carried on a very lucrative trade. They had big stores which still stand in which they stored the butter and most of it
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
        2. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Rathwell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 55
    Occupations
    Farmer
    Shopkeeper
    Address
    Ballycanew, Co. Wexford