In the 19th century there were three directories Piggott's, Thom's and Slater's. Today I am using Slater's directory from an article published on Athenry in 1856. Slater's directory begins about the medieval history and geography of the town but as my blog is focused on the modern history I will skip past that piece.
In Slater's directory he mentions that 'The parish contained in 1854 4,505 inhabitants, and the town 1,487 of that number' the directory then mentions the people of the town 1.487 of that number' the directory continues of who has businesses in the town of Athenry as follows:
Post Master
James Barrett
Professional Persons:
James Barrett, land agent, and comissioner of affidavits and master extrordinary in chancery.
John Bradish, master of the national school
M. W. Eager, Surgeon
Nicholas Lawless, master of parochail school
John Lopdell, barrister, Prospect House
Hotels & Public Houses:
Margaret Barrett, hotel and Posting House
William Brown, Railway Hotel
Bridget Cannon
John Dunleavy
John Holleran
Timothy Kinneen, hotel
Bridget Whelan
Shopkeepers & Traders:
Joseph Barrett, Grocer and Draper
Michael Belton, Saddler
John Blake, Ironmonger, Grocer and Publican
Charles Blackhall, Grocer and Ironmonger
Martin Broderick, Carpenter
Peter Broderick, Grocer and Butcher
John Burke, Grocer and Baker
Thomas Burke, Carpenter
Michael Collins, Provision Dealer
Patrick Connolly, Shoe Maker
Thomas Cooney, Butcher
Daniel Culkeen, Car Maker
Martin Daly, Shoe Maker
James Dennody, Shopkeeper
James Fahy, Clothier and Dyer
Patrick Glynn, Tobacconist
Thomas Grady, Blacksmith
Patrick Grealey, Draper and Stationmaster
John Heavy, Publican
Thomas Higgins, Publican
Bryan Kelly, Nial Maker and Leather Seller
James Kelly, Nail Maker
Patrick Kelly, Boot and Shoemaker
William Kelly, Publican
James Kennedy, Gunsmith
Margaret Kennedy, Dress Maker
Thomas Kinnamore, Butcher
Thomas Mitchell, Grocer
John Monahan, Publican
Peter Monisey, Cooper
Michael Murphy, Blacksmith
James Quinn, Process Server
James Ryan, Grocer and Publican
John Whelan, Draper
Places of Worship and Their Ministers:
Established Church - Rev Mark Perrin, Rector
Roman Catholic Chapel - Rev Peter Curran, Parish Priest; Rev Austin O'Dwyer, Curate
Midland Great Western Railway - The Station Mater:
Patrick Fallon
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