{"id":505,"date":"2013-09-02T16:30:03","date_gmt":"2013-09-02T16:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swilson.info\/wp\/?p=505"},"modified":"2022-02-16T11:21:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T10:21:48","slug":"entry-for-bray-co-wicklow-from-pigots-directory-of-ireland-of-1824","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swilson.info\/wp\/?p=505","title":{"rendered":"Bray, Co. Wicklow from Pigot’s Directory of Ireland of 1824"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bray – Pigot’s Directory of Ireland 1824<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Pigot's<\/a>

Pigot’s Directory of Ireland of 1824<\/p><\/div>\n

A Small, but pleasant town, ten miles south by east of Dublin, is situated on the southern steep bank of the river Bray, which is celebrated for its fine trout. It is much frequented in the bathing season by strangers, who are attracted by the purity of the water which washes its shores, bordering on the Dublin bay, and by the beautiful scenery, with which the neighbourhood abounds.<\/p>\n

The church is situated on a steep anti lofty eminence, overhanging the river, and near the church is the barrack. There is also a Roman Catholic chapel, and a place of worship for the Methodists. The Catholics have two charity schools, one for an unlimited number of boys, the other for girls; these schools are supported by annual contributions – besides these there is another charity school for an unlimited number of boys of all denominations; this is supported by an annual charity sermon in the established church. The female school and poor shop gives instruction in reading, plain work, knitting, and platting\u00a0 straw, to the daughters of the poor of Bray and its vicinity; it also enables them to obtain, on the lowest terms, articles of clothing, for which they are allowed to pay weekly, on being recommended by a subscriber, who is answerable for the amount, if not regularly paid.<\/p>\n

There is likewise a savings\u2019 bank, established in August, 1819; the present funds are 3000l<\/i>. As Bray has neither market nor manufactures, nor is there a pier to its harbour for the accommodation of vessels, it is likely to continue a fashionable summer resort for bathing. That stupendous rocky mountain, called Bray-head, is contiguous to the town, and, although barren, it presents a most majestic appearance. The yearly fairs are on the 1st of May and the 20th of September, for cattle, sheep, wollen and toys. The population is estimated at about 1700.<\/p>\n

POST OFFICE – Post Mistress, Mrs. Charlotte Miller. The Mail for Dublin leaves every morning at four – letters for this Mail should be put into the office before eleven the preceding evening. The Mails for Delgany, Newtown-Mount-Kennedy, Ashford, Wicklow, Rathdrum, and Arklow, are sent every evening at nine. Letters for England, Scotland, and foreign parts, are despatched by the Dublin Mail.<\/p>\n

Nobility Gentry & Clergy<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"Entry<\/a>

Entry for Bray, Co. Wicklow from Pigot’s Directory of Ireland of 1824<\/p><\/div>\n

Brady Westby, esq.
\nGrant John, esq.
\nJohnstone Mrs.
\nKingsmill Lieut. Parr, H. P
\nMc Mann Mrs.
\nMeath Earl of, Kilruddery
\nPutland Geo. esq.
\nWestby Wm. esq.
\nWray Thos. esq, little Bray
\nYoung Rev. Wm.<\/p>\n

Merchants, Tradesmen, &c Professional Gentlemen<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Heffernan Nesbitt, physician and surgeon, little Bray
\nWray Thos. barrister, little Bray<\/p>\n

Shopkeepers & Traders<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Anderson John, linen-draper and haberdasher
\nBelton John, tin plate-worker and brazier
\nBrady Ann, linen-draper
\nBryan Coghlan, butcher
\nByrne John, tailor
\nByrne Michael, grocer
\nCallagan James, grocer
\nCarroll James, circulating library
\nCassidy J. saddler & harness-maker
\nCassidy Robt. apothecary
\nCharles Richd. leather seller
\nChristie Hannah, grocer
\nChristie H. & Son, ale and porter brewers
\nCoglan Bryan, butcher
\nDunn Thos. victualler
\nFarrell John, builder
\nGilnor Patrick, watch & clock-mkr
\nHealy Patrick, leather breeches maker and glover
\nKeane Patrick, baker
\nKearney Wm. grocer
\nMc Kennew Wm. linen draper
\nMiller Charlotte, grocer
\nMooney Michl. saddler and harnessmaker
\nNewcomben Wm. house-painter and glazier
\nNolan Dennis, boot & shoemaker
\nNowlan Eliz. boot & shoemaker
\nPike Patrick, boot & shoemaker
\nReilly Michael, baker
\nReilly Stephen, carpenter & builder
\nRoche Mary, provision dealer
\nRolan Thos. tailor
\nRyon Thos. boot & shoemaker
\nSchooles Alex, apothecary
\nSeymour Geo. coal and slate mer.
\nShepard Henrietta, haberdasher j
\nWallace Jane, straw bonnet-maker
\nWaller Robt. hardware dealer
\nWilson Wm. linen-draper
\nWinders Jeremiah, baker<\/p>\n

Taverns & Public Houses<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Quin John, (hotel)
\nByrne John
\nCollins John, little Bray
\nFennell Wm.
\nJenkins Henry, little Bray
\nJordan Ralph
\nMc Cabe Michl. little Bray
\nMc Gorrin James
\nRooney John
\nSynnott James, little Bray<\/p>\n

Carriers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Goods are conveyed from Bray by Cars hired as they are wanted – The conveyance between Bray and Dublin is effected by meant of Cars and Caravans, as there are no regular Stage Coaches.<\/p>\n

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