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<p>Ronayne’s Brush Factory, pictured here in April 1936, featured prominently in children’s geography books for several decades as one of the chief industries associated with Claremorris. It was located at the railway station where the manufactured brushes and chairs were entrained for various parts of Ireland. Initially, they also manufactured chairs and special boxes for the safe transport of eggs. The factory was originally established in the early 1920s by Michael Ronayne whose name can be seen in large letters on the roof. It was later taken over by his son, J.J. and continued to employ large numbers of local people right up to the mid 1950s. It is thought to have been the only brush factory in Ireland outside of Varian's in Dublin. </p>

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Tenth edition of 'Clann Mhuiris' to be launched

The tenth edition of Clann Mhuiris, the annual journal of Claremorris Historical Society, will be launched by well-known broadcaster and journalist Liamy MacNally at Claremorris Library on this Friday, November 13th, at 7. 45pm.

Coast Guard is hailed for ‘amazing work’

news

Coast Guard is hailed for ‘amazing work’

Members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District were welcomed to the new state-of-the-art Westport Coast Guard Station last Monday for their monthly meeting.

Frustration grows in Westport at delays in €2.4m link road

news

Councillor vows to bring housing case to 'higher office'

A Westport councillor has threatened to go to a “higher office” if Mayo County Council does not provide housing to a person in need in time for Christmas.

gaa

Strong second half sends Ardagh into Connacht semi-final

Strong second half sends Ardagh into Connacht semi-final

history

Keeping track of time through the centuries

Keeping track of time through the centuries

other sport

Ballina man stars as he wins Munster Premier Open title

Ballina man stars as he wins Munster Premier Open title

news

Weather warning issued for Mayo

Weather warning issued for Mayo

news

Liam to hold GAA book reading in Louisburgh

Liam to hold GAA book reading in Louisburgh

Author Liam Horan will visit Books at One, Louisburgh, on Saturday, November 21, at 7. 30pm for a lively evening of Mayo football, conversation and readings.

'Building Carne' book now available worldwide

'Building Carne' book now available worldwide

Council land purchase is revealed after 56 years

Council land purchase is revealed after 56 years

Shock after Mayo School chapel vandalised

Shock after Mayo School chapel vandalised

TF Royal Hotel & Theatre welcomes award-winning Chef

TF Royal Hotel & Theatre welcomes award-winning Chef

sport

Claremorris Ultimate Kickboxing celebrates belt grading

Claremorris Ultimate Kickboxing celebrates belt grading

Claremorris Ultimate Kickboxing celebrated a successful belt grading at its club last weekend, with students demonstrating their skills, dedication and commitment under the watchful eye of world-renowned Grandmaster Massan Ghorbani.

Safeness cost Mayo's All-Ireland winners more All-Stars

Safeness cost Mayo's All-Ireland winners more All-Stars

Knockmore prepare for the biggest challenge of all

Knockmore prepare for the biggest challenge of all

Tooreen taking nothing for granted ahead of semi-final

Tooreen taking nothing for granted ahead of semi-final

Rural clubs continue to defy odds

Rural clubs continue to defy odds

community

Local Notes: Hugh Armstrong, Knockmore, is crowned National Champion at the Dublin Marathon.

Local Notes: Hugh Armstrong, Knockmore, is crowned National Champion at the Dublin Marathon.

Ardagh Abu:Lacken Drowning Tragedy commemoration:Ardagh footballers in Connacht championship quater final.

Local Notes: Presentation of bench to St Tiernan's Cemetery, Crossmolina.

Local Notes: Presentation of bench to St Tiernan's Cemetery, Crossmolina.

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballyhaunis

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballyhaunis

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballina

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballina

What's on

Focus on Film at Ballina arts centre

Focus on Film at Ballina arts centre

For any budding film or TV writers out there, the centre will be running a five-week scriptwriting course, starting Monday November 16th.

Date confirmed for turning on of Christmas lights in Mayo town

Date confirmed for turning on of Christmas lights in Mayo town

GAA star to turn on Christmas lights in Mayo town

GAA star to turn on Christmas lights in Mayo town

Tony and Trionagh Allen set forBallina concert

Tony and Trionagh Allen set forBallina concert

Paddy Joe to sign copies of his new book in Ballymote

Paddy Joe to sign copies of his new book in Ballymote

life

Skoda’s Kamiq is ideal small city car

Skoda’s Kamiq is ideal small city car

Skoda is currently lying in third position in Ireland's passenger car sales charts, behind leaders Toyota and Volkswagen, a solid achievement by any standards.

First Digital Highway Project launched

First Digital Highway Project launched

Dacia launches '271' campaign in Ireland

Dacia launches '271' campaign in Ireland

IFA Rep says strong market conditions must return higher beef prices

IFA Rep says strong market conditions must return higher beef prices

IFA Hosts National Lobby Event on CAP

IFA Hosts National Lobby Event on CAP

opinion

Rape crisis centre made an honest point badly

Rape crisis centre made an honest point badly

Of all the people in Irish life you might think of putting in the dock, the granny at the front door would come last on most lists. She's about the only figure the country still agrees on.

Here's the latest news from Universe Central

Here's the latest news from Universe Central

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

Mallard - the original of the species

Mallard - the original of the species

Micheál doesn't have Sally Rooney's courage

Micheál doesn't have Sally Rooney's courage

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