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'The hands of the customs men would be 'greased' at Christmas and they would always be good for the odd shirt if requested'

Being on the border was of considerable advantage and having factories on both sides of the border facilitated greatly. (Foylewear Ltd at Main Street Strabane was still in existence but non-trading). Willie Gallagher stationed himself in the old…

Tags: board meetings, border, Customs, liquidation, smuggling

Notice for company members

Notice for Foylewear Ltd. board meeting to decide on winding down of the Gallagher family business.

Tags: Collar, liquidation, Manufacturing, Shirt