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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 382

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  1. The Local Landlord

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    The local landlords long ago were the Arthurs of Bridgetown. The Arthurs were there for generations and it was the earliest generation that was the cruelest. Every month they sent around to every house for the rent and if it was not paid immediately the people of the house would be thrown out on the side of the road to live or die.There were many evictions such as this carried out in this district. The landlords were so cruel that the people had to barricade the doors with heavy pieces
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Porter
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killaloe, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Collins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killaloe, Co. Clare