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Following the closure of Browne Brothers in 1986 a former employer, Fred Trenaman, called me and asked if I would help to establish a manufacturing operation making kit form aluminium doors. I happily accepted and started within a week. I worked for…

During the early years of our marriage I worked in Roche's Stores, as I said, a five day nine to six job. In 1972, however a decision was taken to close the Grill Bar and I found myself made redundant. This was a considerable shock, I had been…

The government and Dublin corpration gave a grant to first time buyers. This is the Corporation's approval for what was called the supplementary grant. The amount was £206.00 and the government gave £275.00.