Register of apprentices under the Robert Browne Trust, Carlow, 1869-1911, includes female names, for example:

Number 109, Charlotte Whatley, apprenticed to Frederick McCullagh, the School, Carlow, for training and instruction, no fixed term, beginning 30 September 1905, date of expiration to be determined by the board, receiving £3 quarterly.

Number 38, Elizabeth English, apprenticed to Scott and Leech, Drapers, for three years, commencing November 1879, total expense, £78-4-5.

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