School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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   Industries Tanning Some two centuries ago Tanning was a flourishing industry in Mullingar. As far back as 1736 - pelts were tanned in Mullingar tanneries - of which there were four. The Old Tannery. Site Bishop's Gate Street. Extended along a lane now known as Presentation Convent Lane; to where present Legion Hall and and Shaw's Stores are situated. In 1741 - tannery was bought by a member of Dowdall family - now represented by T. J Dowdall, Esq, [B?]. (Hence name Dowdall's Tannery). A Mr. Tuite was manager for years. Hides or pelts used in tannery were bought from farmers of locality - every Tuesday - at Daly's Crossing, about 1 1/2 miles outside town in direction of L. Eunel. One of the buyers was named Bailey. The men employed in tannery were paid at rate of 8d. per day - working from 6 a.m until late at night. The remains of what was

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
            1. tanning (~61)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Agnes Whearty

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

   Collector

   Eileen Beglin

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Culleen More, Co. Westmeath

   Informant

   John Daly

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   70

   Address

   Culleen More, Co. Westmeath

   Informant

   Mrs Mc Donnell

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   50

   Address

   Mullingar, Co. Westmeath