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School: Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar

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Newcastle, Co. Limerick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0488, Page 044

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  1. Trades and Crafts of Newcastle West in the Olden Times

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    About 150 years ago flax was extensively grown in the district round Newcastle West. In various streams flowing near the town there are pools still locally known as "Flax Pools". In these pools the flax was steeped after being pulled. Gurrane was famous for its flax. It was supposed to grow the best crop in Co. Limerick.
    Up to 1830 there was "Bleaching Factory" in South Quay. It was owned by Mr. Griffin.
    Owing to the district being so famous for its flax a number of weavers plied their trade in the town. Foremost of these were O'Grady, Murphy and Collins. James Murphy died about 35 years ago and was upward of 85 years of age at the time of his death.
    Maurice O'Grady a descendant of
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
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