This shot of Castlebar seemingly in ruins is in stark contrast to the modern, bustling and thriving town we know today!
This is the last of our County towns for this week and perhaps an opportunity to search the Parish Registers

Photographer: Robert French

Collection: The Lawrence Photograph Collection

Date: Between 1895 – 1900

NLI Ref: L_ROY_06093

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