Paper Mills in County Mayo

[Christopher]

Hiya Owl,

Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837 describes several places in Co. Mayo including Castlebar.
There is no mention of a paper mill in Castlebar. I have not checked the other places. 

Chris

[Owl]

Hi Chris,
Thank you for your efforts.  I'm beginning to wonder if my great great grandfather's later profession was made up by his daughter! At the time of her  birth he was a farmer and publican so had wondered if he had had to change jobs after losing his farm. If he did, it is beginning to look increasingly unlikely that he worked in a paper mill as a foreman or otherwise!  He died circa 1878 so the paper mill would have to have been in that area of County Mayo at that time. I'll keep looking!
Thanks again!
Owl

[Christopher]

Hiya Owl,

I've borrowed a book from the library "The Millers and Mills of Ireland of about 1850" compiled by William E. Hogg. The following types of mills were in the county ... Bleach, corn, flour, malt and tuck.

Best Wishes, Chris

[Owl]

Dear Chris,
Many thanks once again for your help.  I've had no luck either!
Owl