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Orphanages in Roscommon circa 1930s

Dalcassian · 2012-01-15 23:21:32

Hi, I am researching a family member who was in an orphanage in Roscommon around 1930 to 1946. There is no information as to what one it was and I would like to know if anyone out there who would have any knowledge that could help me? Thanks in advance. Joe

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16-01-2012 12:21am

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Dalcassian

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Hi, I am researching a family member who was in an orphanage in Roscommon around 1930 to 1946. There is no information as to what one it was and I would like to know if anyone out there who would have any knowledge that could help me?
Thanks in advance.
Joe

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#2 16-01-2012 10:41am
pinkypinky

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A student of mine did a thesis on child inspector records - hers was a different county but they were kept either in the HSE offices or the county library - I don't know much about these records but it would be worth you checking them out.

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#3 03-03-2012 5:40am
heidiresk

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depending on the child's age, they may have been in either a
mother/baby home or an industrial school

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#4 03-03-2012 8:30am
Dalcassian

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Hi, Thank you all for your input. I have since found my relative was in an orphanage in Monaghan! I got the information from another relative and have actually been in touch with the person involved.
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