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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Armagh => Topic started by: norh on Wednesday 18 January 17 11:46 GMT (UK)
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Hello,
I was wondering if i could get any information re Kathleen Corrigan who was born 1916. She worked in Armagh laundry from a young age. Any information appreciated.
Noreen
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If such records survive in PRONI then it's unlikely such recent records are online or easily available but you can search their e-catalogue to see if records might exist.
Was the name of the p-lace 'Armagh Laundry' or was this a location in somewhere like Armagh Workhouse?
Article about N.I. laundries here might be of interest although nothing listed in Armagh (city)-
https://www.amnesty.org.uk/sites/default/files/doc_23218.pdf
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A Catherine Corrigan was born to Patrick Corrigan and Annie McGlone on 8 July 1916:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Armagh/Armagh_South_Urban/Irish_St__Lower/324762/
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1902/10260/5734410.pdf
A possibility?
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Many thanks Aghadowey and Gaffy. I will pass on your information to the person who requested it. Much appreciated.
Noreen
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Aghadowey,
Im told the laundry was just known as Armagh Laundry. It was located outside the city on the old Moy Rd and was beside The Callan river. I dont think it had any connection with Magdalene laundries.
Noreen
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Think it might be this one according to your description?
1918 directory- http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/PT19181.htm#Armagh
Marshall, T. W., Tullyelmer Lodge, Tullyelmer
Marshall, T. W., & C., City Steam Laundry
Location of Tullyelmer-
https://www.townlands.ie/armagh/armagh/armagh-armagh-portion/tullyelmer/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/proni/6197943352
"first bridge on the Moy road from Armagh. Beside the Callan river and close to the site of Armagh Steam Laundry which employed many local women."