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Re:The oldest company in almost every country (that is still... by NibsNiven on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @07:54PM (#22429279)
Canada: Hudson's Bay Company, 1670

England: The Royal Mint, 886

Scotland: Bank of Scotland, 1695

Ireland: Sean's Bar, 900

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Re:The oldest company in almost every country (that is still... by dghughes on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @10:47PM (#22430249)
I was hoping my ancestors went to Sean's bar but it's in Athlone Co. Westmeath, Leinster. My mom's ancestors were from Co. Monaghan and dad's one of the counties somewhere in Ulster province.
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