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School: Edraguil (roll number 11225)

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Edergole, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
C. Nic Philip
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0944, Page 343

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  1. The Landlord

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    Lord Dartrey was the local landlord ( in this district ). His ancestors were settled in Dartrey about four hundred years ago. While he was in power several people were evicted for non - payment of rent. The Dartrey landlords bought or seized many small farms and put them into one. Tenants who were found trespassing or poaching were fined heavily.
    People by the name of Corry's owned a large portion of Dartrey demense, they had their castle where Ross's house now stands. They sold their portion of land, it was bought by Lord Dartrey. This Corry family have a hardware business in Belfast now. It was from them that Rockcorry got its name. And
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
    Collector
    Mollie Dowd
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carsan, Co. Monaghan