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Nicholls - Poor Laws Ireland
Nicholls - Poor Laws Ireland
Cover of 'Poor-Laws Ireland Three Reports' by George Nicholls, one of the English Poor Law Commissioners. He recommended that Ireland adopt the English Workhouse System.
Carlow County Library
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Postcard addressed to Clerk of Workhouse
Postcard addressed to Clerk of Workhouse
Postcard with pre-printed half-penny stamp, postmarked Dublin, December 30th 1887 and addressed to E.L. Jameson, Clerk of Carlow Union. The card is signed by W.T. Daniel 88 Leeson Street, Dublin and deals with a query as to when the Land Commission will adjudiate on the offers of the Guardians.
Carlow County Library
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Sentinel - Advertisement for Porter 13 Jan 1844
Sentinel - Advertisement for Porter 13 Jan 1844
Extract from the "Carlow Sentinel" of January 13th 1844 regarding the appointment of a porter at Carlow Union Workhouse 1844. The Porter was required to be not past middle age and be fully literate, be able to keep accounts. He would also be required to provide security at a cost of £50 and to reside in the Workhouse. He would be supplied with rations and a suit of clothes yearly. The salary was fixed at £12 per annum.
Carlow County Library
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Sentinel - Election of Officers 1844
Sentinel - Election of Officers 1844
An extract from the "Carlow Sentinel" of January 6th 1844 detailing Colonel Bruen's observations on the importance of appointing efficient officers for the Workhouse. Mr. Muggeridge, the Assistant Poor Law Commissioner had brought a list of salary scales to his attention. The salaries were quoted as follows: - Master of the Workhouse £60, Matron £30, Schoolmaster £25, Schoolmistress £15, Porter £12 and Medical Officer £60. Col. Bruen was of the opinion that these salaries would ensure "the proper working of the Poor Law machinery".
Carlow County Library
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Primary Valuation of Tenements, 1853 (3) - Ballinacarrig Parish
Primary Valuation of Tenements, 1853 (3) - Ballinacarrig Parish
Parish of Ballincarrig from Griffith's Primary Valuation of Tenements, 1853. This parish consisted of the following townlands: - Kilmeany (continued from previous page), Moancurragh, Park and Quinagh. Unlike the earlier valuation, also by Richard Griffith, the occupiers and lessors for each property were listed.
Carlow County Library
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Primary Valuation of Tenements, 1853 (4) - Ballinacarrig Parish
Primary Valuation of Tenements, 1853 (4) - Ballinacarrig Parish
Parish of Ballincarrig from Griffith's Primary Valuation of Tenements, 1853. This parish consisted of the following townlands: - Quinagh (continued from previous page)and Staplestown. Unlike the earlier valuation, also by Richard Griffith, the occupiers and lessors for each property were listed.
Carlow County Library
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Valuation of Ireland, 1844 - index
Valuation of Ireland, 1844 - index
The index page from the Griffith's Valuation - County of Carlow, printed at the "Sentinel" and County printing office, Carlow in 1844. This page shows the parishes and townlands.
Carlow County Library
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Sentinel - Appointment of Schoolmaster & Mistress
Sentinel - Appointment of Schoolmaster & Mistress
Extract from the "Carlow Sentinel" of February 1844 detailing the appointment of the Schoolmaster and Mistress for Carlow Unionk Workhouse. It lists the candidates as Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs Less, Mr. and Mrs. Leeson, Mrs. Elizabeth Cuddy, Mrs. Margaret Doyle, Mr. Ryan. Following the examination of each candidate, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of Graigue Parochial School were elected to office.
Carlow County Library
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Signature Wm Fishbourne
Signature Wm Fishbourne
Extract taken from Carlow Board of Guardians Minutes Book Oct 1848 of the signature of William Fishbourne Chairman.
Carlow County Library