The paper mill was located beside the Camac River, and it was established in the early 19th century by Thomas Seery & Son.  The fresh, clean water of the Camac was ideal for use in paper making, and the business thrived during the Great War.  It went downhill thereafter and closed in 1922.The paper mill reopened in 1937 when a change in government came about.  Eamon deValera was instrumental in getting paper manufacturing up and running in the Republic after the formation of the Irish Free State.In this podcast you will hear the voices of the following people:Ann Cusack, daughter of M.D. Dr. Bert CusackMary Curtin, Dr. Cusack's Private SecretaryDanny Curtin, Transport ManagerDeirdre Dowling, Paper ControllerDes Tannam and Derek Breen, Computer operatorsDon Dardis, Production Planning ControllerCatherine Dardis, ChemistJim Nolan on paper making during the EmergencyTommy Keogh, ClerkJoe Stagg, Timber PurchaserJohn Clarke, Loading OperativeMichael Davitt, EngineerLiam Stone, Pulp SquadCarl Walsh, Machiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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