[Response to questionnaire from Susan Murphy]


Response to questionnaire from Susan Murphy, Dromintee, Co. Armagh, dated the 13 May. Susan Murphy was the grandmother of Michael J. Murphy.

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[Response to questionnaire from "Big" Paddy Daly collected by Brigid Keane]


[Response to questionnaire from "Big" Paddy Daly, Laragh, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath, collected by Brigid Keane]

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[Response to questionnaire from Mr. Gwynn]


Response to questionnaire from Mr. Gwynn, a Protestant gentleman, aged 99, living in Ballymoney, Rostrevor, Co. Down.

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[Responses to questionnaire collected by S. Nic Shiomóin]


Responses to questionnaire collected by S. Nic Shiomóin, Delvin, Co. Westmeath.

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[Response to questionnaire from Anne Kinny]


Response to questionnaire from Anne Kinny, aged 82, Valley Road, Ballymartin, Kilkeel, Co. Down. Dated 12th September 1945.

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[Response to questionnaire from Sarah O'Hare]


Response to questionnaire from Sarah O'Hare, Dromintee, Co. Armagh on the 12th of May 1945.

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[Responses to questionnaire collected by P.J. Gaynor, Bailieboro', Co. Cavan]


Responses to questionnaire collected by P.J. Gaynor, Bailieboro', Co. Cavan.

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Diary of Arthur Oram: 2nd January - 31st December 1893


The 7th of 33 diaries of John Oram’s son, Arthur Oram, farmer and land agent, County Mayo. Covers the period January–December 1893. Arthur's diaries record his day-to-day work on the farm, the management of the land under his care, the management of the animals and crops, the buying and selling of livestock at local markets. Also repairing fences, farm buildings, roads and ensuring their upkeep. The diaries also note the weather for each day, his commitments at the Assizes, attendance at the Petty Sessions and other community work relevant to his social standing. He alludes to his work as an elected representative on the Board of Conservators, his membership of the Drainage Committee and the Railway Committee, the surveying and valuing of land, the advertising and awarding of tenders, and the commissioning and inspection of work carried out in respect of these two committees. Arthur also refers frequently to the difficulty in collecting rents from tenants. The diaries record rents received, name of tenant and amount. He refers to events and milestones reached in his own family, attendance at church and the regular company the Orams kept with their neighbours and extended family. The diaries also make reference to current affairs.

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Diary of Arthur Oram: 1st January 1887 - 31st December 1887


The 1st of 33 diaries of John Oram's son, Arthur Oram, farmer and land agent, County Mayo. Covers the period January 1887–December 1887. Arthur's diaries record his day-to-day work on the farm, the management of the land under his care, the management of the animals and crops, the buying and selling of livestock at local markets. Also repairing fences, farm buildings, roads and ensuring their upkeep. The diaries also note the weather for each day, his commitments at the Assizes, attendance at the Petty Sessions and other community work relevant to his social standing. He alludes to his work as an elected representative on the Board of Conservators, his membership of the Drainage Committee and the Railway Committee, the surveying and valuing of land, the advertising and awarding of tenders, and the commissioning and inspection of work carried out in respect of these two committees. Arthur also refers frequently to the difficulty in collecting rents from tenants. The diaries record rents received, name of tenant and amount. He refers to events and milestones reached in his own family, attendance at church and the regular company the Orams kept with their neighbours and extended family. The diaries also make reference to current affairs.

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Diary of Arthur Oram: 1st January - 31st December 1890


The 4th of 33 diaries of John Oram’s son, Arthur Oram, farmer and land agent, County Mayo. Covers the period January–December 1890. Arthur's diaries record his day-to-day work on the farm, the management of the land under his care, the management of the animals and crops, the buying and selling of livestock at local markets. Also repairing fences, farm buildings, roads and ensuring their upkeep. The diaries also note the weather for each day, his commitments at the Assizes, attendance at the Petty Sessions and other community work relevant to his social standing. He alludes to his work as an elected representative on the Board of Conservators, his membership of the Drainage Committee and the Railway Committee, the surveying and valuing of land, the advertising and awarding of tenders, and the commissioning and inspection of work carried out in respect of these two committees. Arthur also refers frequently to the difficulty in collecting rents from tenants. The diaries record rents received, name of tenant and amount. He refers to events and milestones reached in his own family, attendance at church and the regular company the Orams kept with their neighbours and extended family. The diaries also make reference to current affairs.

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[Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From John Mulligan]


Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From John Mulligan, Doonflin, Skreen, Co. Sligo.

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[Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Leinster / From Lughaidh Ó Maolumhlaigh]


Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Leinster / From Lughaidh Ó Maolumhlaigh, Ardagh, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.

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[Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From Seán Ó Bartlaigh]


Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From Seán Ó Bartlaigh, [Greanncoill, Barr-na-Tráighe], Ballina, Co. Mayo, 20 September 1945.

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[Response to questionnaire from William (Bill) Powell]


[Response to questionnaire from William (Bill) Powell, Enniskeen, Sunday, May 6th, 1945.]

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[Response to questionnaire from Domhnall Mac Fhionntaigh]


Response to questionnaire from Domhnall Mac Fhionntaigh, aged 65, a farmer, Tamhnach Gorm, Co. Donegal.

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[Response to questionnaire from James Caulfield]


Response to questionnaire from James Caulfield, farmer, aged 65-70, living near Newton, Rostrevor, Co. Down.

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[Response to questionnaire from Mary Daly dates April 1945]


Response to questionnaire from Mary Daly, Creggan, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, dated April 1945. Preceded by a cover sheet from Michael J. Murphy entitled The Famine (1845-1880), and he says the information is in two sections, section one is for south Armagh and section two was collected for the Mournes, south Down.

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[Response to questionnaire from William Powell, Enniskeen]


[Response to questionnaire from William Powell, Enniskeen]

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[Response to questionnaire from Jimmy Quinn]


Response to questionnaire from Jimmy Quinn, aged 76, shoemaker, living in Newry Street, Kilkeel, Co. Down, and a native of Dunnaval. Kilkeel Parish. Dated August 1945.

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[Response to questionnaire from John Woods]


Response to questionnaire from John Woods, about 70 years old from the area of Rostrevor, Co. Down. Dated May 24th 1945.

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[Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From Bean Uí Sheoighe]


Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From Bean Uí Sheoighe, Dawrosmore, Letterfrack, Co. Galway. Stamped: 3 May 1945.

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[Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From John (Mickey) McGourty]


Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Connacht/ From John (Mickey) McGourty, Aughrim, Ballinagleragh, Co. Leitrim, 15 January 1946.

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[Responses to questionnaire collected by Pilib Ó Conaill]


Responses to questionnaire collected by Pilib Ó Conaill, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.

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[Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Leinster / From Cáit Ní Bhraonain]


Response to a questionnaire compiled by the Irish Folklore Commission on the Irish Famine (1845-1852) in the province of Leinster / From Cáit Ní Bhraonain, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath.

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