File:Photographed In Balbriggan - County Dublin, Ireland (537545982).jpg
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Baron Hamilton, in 1780, established the Smyth and Company in the town, thus introducing weaving to Balbriggan. Smyco, as it was also known, was to become for 200 years, the biggest employer in the area. Its closure in 1980 was a devastating b low to Balbriggan's workforce. But for many years, Smyco was a household name not just in Ireland but worldwide. The quality garments they produced were much sought after, and a special loom in the factory made silk stockings for Queen Victoria throughout her reign. The success of Smyco led to a new word being introduced into the dictionary - Balbriggan's becoming a synonym for Long Johns. Smyco won many prestigious awards at international trade exhibitions, such as the gold medal at the 1893 Great Chicago Exhibition, bearing testimony to the quality of their garments. Plaques commemorating these prizes can still be deciphered high on the outside walls of the factory. The company is also famous for being the second longest standing member of the Dublin Stock Exchange, the oldest being Guinness. |
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| Source | Photographed In Balbriggan - County Dublin, Ireland |
| Author | William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland |
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