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Borrisokane Union Workhouse
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The Building opened in June 1853, to cater for 600 poor souls. It stands pm 8 acres, 3 Roods and 1 perch, On Land bought from Henry Owen Saunders of Killavalla house to Borrisokane.
The Workhouse Of Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary
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Borrisokane was one of the new Poor Law Unions created in Ireland between 1848 and 1850.
Spinning Wheel Premium List, 1796
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Government grants of spinning wheels to those growing certain quantities of flax for the linen trade. The list of persons receiving same are recorded by name, parish and county.