Bassett's Louth Guide & Directory, first published in 1886, is so scarce it has been reprinted. (No doubt, the National Library of Ireland, Dublin has a copy, however). Per article in a 1999 "Irish Roots" period, a high-quality facsimile of this valuable 418-page trade directory was reprinted by the Co. Louth Archaelogical & Historical Society, Oliver Plunkett Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland. (At that time the cost was 3 pounds for those in IR and the UK, and 5 pounds abroad. Perhaps they still have copies). Valuable information regarding circa 1886 manufacturers, professions, landowners, merchants, traders, farmers, local businesses is included. There are 250 advertisements! Most of these pertain to Co. Louth businesses which are long gone, but the information also includes some references to adjoining areas such as Iniskeen, Co. Meath and Forkhill & Ballsmill, Co. Armagh. I note that a researcher, Patrick Garland, left a message a couple years ago on the Rootsweb Message Boards that he had a copy and would be happy to do look-ups. At that time, his e-mail was pgarland6@juno.com