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Old Limerick Journal, No.36, Cover Picture of Mayor John Daly
Old Limerick Journal, No.36, Cover Picture of Mayor John Daly
Old Limerick Journal, No.36, Cover Picture of Mayor John Daly
by permission editor OLJ and Limerick City Museum
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Dunshaughlin Fever Hospital
Dunshaughlin Fever Hospital
The fever hospital was built in 1847 to accommodate those suffering from illnesses such as dysentery, cholera and general fevers. Numbers seeking admission to the house increased during the famine years straining resources. The ruins of the hospital are located at the rear of the workhouse.
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 16.12.1848 - Training for Inmates
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 16.12.1848 - Training for Inmates
Mr Markey, one of the Gaurdians, proposed a motion for debate on the feasibility of training young men in agricultural practices. He notes that a "want of knowledge from a want of training" was preventing young people from earning a living and was thus forcing them onto dependency on the workhouse and therefore onto the rate payers of the Union. Two weeks later the motion to take six acres of land to employ and train the able-bodied inmates was passed.
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 21.05.1841 - Inmate Meal Details
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 21.05.1841 - Inmate Meal Details
The meeting of the 21st of May, 1841 laid down the food and meals provided for the paupers. The regular fare consisted of oatmeal for porridge, potatoes, bread and milk.
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 26.12.1846 - Tenant Right ii
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 26.12.1846 - Tenant Right ii
the Guardians refer to the 1846 failure of thepotato crop as "the present dreadful claamity" and were concerned that this would dishearten the tenants from improving their holdings.The advocate the legal establishment of Tenant Right, which would provide the necessary security for investment of labour and capital in agriculture. They resolve to petition parliament for Tenant Right, which they deem "essential to the prosperity of Ireland."
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 24.11.1849 - Markey Letter i
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 24.11.1849 - Markey Letter i
The Guardians blame high rentals and insecurity of tenure for the poverty and destitution of the late 19th century. They ask for an act of law to be passed which would give the landlord a fair value for his land and secure outlay and occupancy for the tenant. Four substantial "just and simple principles" are specified in detail including regular revision of rent, security of tenure, right of sale and right to improve holdings without incurring rent increase. In fact, these reforms were not enacted until 1882.
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Dunshaughlin Workhouse - Front View
Dunshaughlin Workhouse - Front View
The Dunshaughlin workhouse survives to the present day with it's original appearance. It was built in the Gothic revival style of the mid nineteenth century with pointed windows and diamond shaped panes of glass. In front are the railings, entrance gate and name plate. The front faces directly onto the Dublin road and the building is now a bed and breakfast guesthouse.
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 27.11.1847 - Increase Capacity Suggestion
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 27.11.1847 - Increase Capacity Suggestion
Captain Hubard, a Poor Law Commissioner, attended the Board of Guardian meeting on 27 November 1847, in relation to a resolution passed by the Guardians seeking approval to issue outdoor relief. His recommendation was to extend capacity in the house with the addition of sleeping gallereis and sheds. This measure subsequently accommodated 100 people.
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 26.12.1846 - Tenant Right i
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 26.12.1846 - Tenant Right i
The Guardians refer to the 1946 failure of the potato crop as "the present dreadful calamity" and were concerned that this would dishearten tenants from improving their holdings. They advocate the legal establishment of Tenant Right which would provide the necessary security for investment of labour and capital in agriculture.They resolve to petition parliament for Tenant Right, which they deem "essential to the prosperity of Ireland."
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Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 27.06.1846 - Discipline Measures
Dunshaughlin Poor Law Union - 27.06.1846 - Discipline Measures
The Guardians responded somewhat harshly to two discipline issues reported by the Master in June 1846.One father was to be apprehended for deserting his children in the workhouse. A warrant was to be put out for a mother who did not return from burying her child. Possibly she was wearing clothes owned by the Guardians and was liable to a chrage of theft is she did not return.
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