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Sir Richard Boyle, the first Earl of Cork, developed the economy of his extensive grants of land in Waterford wherever he could by promoting iron-working. A forge had been built at Tallowbridge in 1621, which probably became an export point using light craft on the W-E Bride river. Tallowbridge developed into a small community with a population of 49 in 1659 (Pender 1939, 339), but the locaion of the works remains unlocated. (Power 1978, 33)
Pender, S. (1939) A census of Ireland c. 1659. Stationary Office. Dublin.
Power, T. (1978) Richard Boyle's ironworks in Co. Waterford. Part 2. Decies, No. 7, 30-36.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 26 July 2011
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