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Ros Cré, Co. Thiobraid Árann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0549, Page 059

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    There was a flax factory in Birchgrove about a quater of a mile outside Roscrea. The flax was grown around Roscrea and sold to Mr Birch. He steeped it in vats which are still in the ruins of the factory. They then dried it was placed on large tables and twisted into coils. It was then packed in large bails and sent to Belfast where it was manufactored into linen.
    Written by:
    Maura Walshe,
    Glenbeha,
    Roscrea
    Obtained by:
    Miss Scully
    Birchgrave,
    Roscrea
    Age 90
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Walshe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gleann Beitheach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Miss Scully
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    90
    Address
    Garrán an Bhirsigh, Co. Thiobraid Árann