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Title: Workhouse records
Post by: Ferrington on Wednesday 19 February 20 06:51 GMT (UK)

Are the records of any of the workhouses in Louth available on line?

My ancestor from Dunleer came to Australia as a famine orphan, and I would like to check the Minute Books and/or admission registers of the closest workhouses to see if they contain any references to girls being despatched to Australia.

Thanks for any assistance.

Title: Re: Workhouse records
Post by: Elwyn Soutter on Wednesday 19 February 20 09:27 GMT (UK)

Dunleer was in the catchment area for Ardee workhouse. Details here:

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Ardee/


I don’t see any mention of records having survived but there’s a contact address in Dundalk.

Title: Re: Workhouse records
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Wednesday 19 February 20 09:48 GMT (UK)

Further to Elwyn's find, it takes you to this webpage with contact information.

https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/services/archives/archives.html

KG