Irish Workhouse Centre at Portumna in County Galway

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The workhouse at Portumna was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1852. The preparation of oakum was the form of labour.

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Size: 6720px × 4480px
Location: Portumna
Photo credit: © jackie ellis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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