School: Bennettschurch, Baile Mhic Cairbre

Location:
Graignagower, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Dhíomasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 183

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 183

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  2. The landlord of this district was Lord Stradbrook who was Landlord about forty years. His agent was Mr. Coates. Lord Ashtown the present Landlord then became owner until the purchase of the Estate by the Land Commission some time ago. Mr. P. Trench was agent to Lord Ashtown, He was popular with the tenants.
    About four or five people were evicted during Lord Ashtown's time but during Lord Stradbrook's time a good number of people were
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