School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

Location:
Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
Teacher:
M. Ní Laighean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 090

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 090

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  1. Lord Castletown lived in Granstown Manor till the time of his death about a year ago. His nephew, Mr Smyth is living there presently. He and his family were looked upon as good landlords. He planted a good many nice woods around the district. The land was divided into farms among the people called tenants. A rent was fixed on all their holdings according to the size of the place. They had to
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Phelan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Michael Phelan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois