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School: Clochar na Trócaire, An tSráidbhaile (roll number 13020)

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Stradbally, Co. Waterford
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An tSr. Ióseph
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    In Ballyvoile a family named Foley used to make straw hats from wheaten reed. These hats were rain proof and much heavier than the rush hats. The plait was made first then stitched tightly together by a needle.
    Flax was grown all over the district in olden times. Linen [made] towels, sheets, table cloths were woven in the homes.
    Miss Gough of Island now nearly 80 years old has in her possession a hand made linen sheet made by her grandmother more
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas O' Flynn
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Stradbally More, Co. Waterford