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Armagh Laundry workers register?
« on: Wednesday 18 January 17 11:46 GMT (UK) »
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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Re: Armagh Laundry workers register?
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 18 January 17 12:16 GMT (UK) »
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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Re: Armagh Laundry workers register?
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 18 January 17 20:13 GMT (UK) »

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Re: Armagh Laundry workers register?
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 18 January 17 20:40 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks Aghadowey and Gaffy. I will pass on your information to the person who requested it. Much appreciated.
Noreen

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Re: Armagh Laundry workers register?
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 24 January 17 19:58 GMT (UK) »
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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Re: Armagh Laundry workers register?
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 29 January 17 19:33 GMT (UK) »
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."
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Re: Armagh Laundry workers register?
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 12 May 24 15:24 BST (UK) »
Catherine (aka Kathleen) Corrigan (born 1916) was my grandmother. I knew nothing of her working at a laundry, but when I saw the photo, I immediately recognised her. My only worry is that she looks a little old for the photo to have been taken in the '20s. I'd love to hear from you if you have found any more information. Even better, if you have any information on my grandfather (Edward Fahey), I would be very excited to hear from you.
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