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bution, which, by enlarging the market have rendered competition more 

 active. The sales carried out in London by the Irish Industries Associa- 

 tion, of which Lady Cadogan is now President, have largely contributed to 

 introduce Irish lace to favourable markets. With twenty-three co-operative 

 societies of lace-workers, sixteen successful schools under the Congested 

 Districts Board, and large numbers of unorganised workers furnishing an 

 abundant supply, and the Lace Depot and other agencies opening the way 

 to the market, the prospects of the lace industry in Ireland are distinctly 

 hopeful. 



