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Offline Palmira

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Ennis Inebriates Home
« on: Monday 29 June 09 13:57 BST (UK) »
Does anyone know anything at all about a home for drunkenness called the Ennis Inebriates Home. This has come up re a relative in the early 1900s.

Any information re its situation, purpose and records if available would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Ennis Inebriates Home
« Reply #1 on: Monday 29 June 09 14:23 BST (UK) »
couple of links from google search for you :

 Crime, punishment, and the search for order in Ireland 2004 (Google Book) :   http://www.rootschat.com/links/06l8/   (Limited preview)

 and from a Dáil Éireann Debate :  http://www.rootschat.com/links/06l9/


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Re: Ennis Inebriates Home
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 01 July 09 03:05 BST (UK) »
Shane,

many thanks for your info.  I looked up the sites you suggested and found some relevant material.

We all appreciate your input.  You are a very valuable asset to RootsChat.

Palmira
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