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School: N. Colmcille, Westport Quay (roll number 13145)

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Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Sean Ó Flaitile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137, Page 156

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    for "The Union" England confiscated the land of Ireland by force of arms and some of her soldiers or settlers became the landlords. The tenants were absolutely at the mercy of the landlords who could evict them at will.
    Tithes were collected in the district in former times by the landlords or their servants for the English Government and the Protestant Church. These tithes were paid in kine rather than money because at the time, Westport was very rich in cattle and it is on this account that Westport is called Cathair na Mart - The town of the Beeves. Evictions have also taken place on Christmas Eve around Rosmalley many years ago. The people went to England. Lord Sligo was a drummer in Cromwell's army.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lizzie Walshe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs O' Malley
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Westport Quay, Co. Mayo