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School: Uachtar Árd (roll number 4786)

Location:
Oughterard, Co. Galway
Teacher:
An tSr M. S. Iognáid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0065, Page 304

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  1. Cúram na gCos (continued)

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  2. Tailors

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    There are three tailors in this parish Mr. Higgins, Mr. Fahy and Mr. Halloran who is called Lord John.
    Another tailor Mr Walsh who was called Joe Páid died some years ago.
    The tailors don't go around they work at their own houses.
    The tailor sends away for the amount and colour of cloth the person wants.
    It is usual for children to wear homespun and bréidín.
    A tailor uses a scissors, thimble
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