Clifden Poor Law Union archive collection, Descriptive List, GPL3.pdf

GPL3/ Clifden Poor Law Union
- Transcript of letter from George E. O‟Flaherty, The Lodge, Ballyconneely regarding the site
of the Ballyconneely graveyard, stating „it is most objectionable for very many reasons to
have such in close proximity to a private residence‟ (pp203-4, see also p229).
- Michael Cloherty, 13 years, who had absconded, was arrested (p214).
- John Nearey also absconded (p241).
- Female inmate, Mahoney, „has become deranged‟ (p347).
- Mathias Connolly, Clifden, James Sullivan, Racecourse, John Davin, Clifden, Bartley Burke,
Clifden, and Patrick Mannion, parents of several children, who refused to have them
vaccinated (p381).
- Bridget Mannion assaulted a boy (p397).
- Letter from Dr Coney, „The CDB are about to divide the Carna Estate (Leonard estate)
among the tenants, before making the division they have expressed a willingness to give a
plot of land as a site for a Doctor‟s residence. I am most anxious that the Guardians should
build me a house and Dispensary under a Board of Works loan… (p537, see also p615 &
p667).
- „…list of assessments proposed to be made on traders, etc, in the town of Clifden, for a
„supply of water for ensuing year…‟ (includes list of names).
- „Respecting the child of a deceased woman named Mullen, stating that it is now open to the
Guardians to board it out under the provisions of the Act, 38 & 39 Vic, cap 38...‟ (p606).
83. 8 December 1897 – 30 May 1898 Includes details relating to relief works,
with names of supervisors, gangers,
timekeepers and in many cases names of
individuals, to work on the systems in the various electoral divisions, also includes:
- „Copy of telegram sent by Clerk.
Bennett Bros, Newry
Guardians will accept 200 tons of Champion seed potatoes at £4 per ton on same terms as
seed supply contract 1895...‟ (p9, see also pp36-7, p89).
- LGB Letter „relating to the structural improvements required in the workhouse stating that
they learn from their Inspector that the workhouse premises are becoming dilapidated…‟
(p11, see also p190, see also 28 November 1898, GPL3/84, p555).
- „Resolved : Having heard the proposals of the LGB as to the desirability of establishing a
labour test as to the relief to be given to the destitute poor, we decline to take the serious
responsibility until we know what the Government is disposed to do to aid the already over
burdened ratepayers of this Union.
Cartlann Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe „…cuimhne dhoiciméadach Chontae na Gaillimhe a shealbhú, a chaomhnú agus a dhéanamh inrochtana’
Galway County Council - Archives „…to acquire, preserve and make accessible the documentary memory of county Galway’
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