School: Arklow (B.)
- Location:
- Arklow, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Gearóid Inglis
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- (continued from previous page)known as 'Long Rope' at Ballyvollen [?] (near Courtown).
On the last day of the Oyster Fishing each boat returning to Arklow flew her flag, usually a green flag or a green flag with a harp on it. The oysters were bought by English buyers who lived here during the season.
Sometimes (an old fisherman told me) two French schooners took a cargo of 200 tons each per week from Arklow. This fishing is completely dead now.
- Local shopkeepers or traders who sometimes were part owners of the boats, outfitted them, that is gave them provisions. Usually an outfit would cost from £20 to £40. This would compose (almost sufficient)(continues on next page)
