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Orphan Girls, Nicola O’Haire, music and lyrics Brendan Graham
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Introduction
The Importance of learning about The Workhouse in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo.
Ballinrobe Active Retirement Writers’ Group
Memorial Corner in Ballinrobe Workhouse Graveyard
Bridie's Aunt
The Man in the Workhouse
Childhood memories from Anne Patterson
History of the Workhouse
What is a Workhouse?
Where is the Ballinrobe Workhouse located?
When was the Workhouse created?
Why were Workhouses needed?
Who built the Workhouse?
Who were the Occupants?
What did the Workhouse look like?
What was its Layout?
The Reception Building at Front of the Site.
Dormitories at either end of Main Building.
The Dining Hall & Chapel
Kitchens and Wash-house/Laundry
The Infirmary to rear of Workhouse
Definition of Orphans within the Workhouse
The Great Irish Famine Years
The State of Ballinrobe Workhouse during the Great Famine in 1849
When did the Workhouse close?
Stories of the workshouse (fictional)
Ellen's Story
The pregnant girl
Jack’s story
Sceal Mháirtín - Máirtín’s Story
Bridget's Story
Tadgh and Ellen's Story
Eibhlín's Story
Jack and Margaret's Story
The Workhouse Gate - poem
The Orphan Girls History
The Great Irish Famine Years
Definition of Orphans within the Workhouse
What was the Earl Grey Orphan Scheme 1849-1850?
Funding the Earl Grey Scheme
Recommending the Girls for the Earl Grey scheme
Choosing the girls for the Earl Grey scheme
Leaving their Old Life Behind - Outfitting the girls
Certificates – Medical Reports, References required for the Orphans
First leg of the Orphans’ Journey from Ireland to England
Arrival at Plymouth Harbour, England
The Ship – The Panama
The Orphan's Life on Board Ship
The Orphans' Diet on Board Ship
Food, Mess, Kits and Rations
Maintaining Catering on Board Ship
Arrival of the Orphans in Sydney Australia
The Orphans’ next Steps & Employment
The Orphans' Stories
Catherine Joyce c1831-1893 Earl Grey Orphan per Panama
Ann Solan a Ballinrobe Workhouse Orphan Girl - per Panama
Bridget McDonough (Biddy) - Earl Grey Orphan per Panama
A Letter to Peggy Walsh, orphan girl sent to Australia from Ballinrobe Workhouse 1849
Orphan Girl
Conclusion
Orphan Girls, Nicola O'Haire, music and lyrics Brendan Graham
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Remembering our Heritage – Ballinrobe Workhouse
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