School: Doohamlet

Location:
Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Mac an Bháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0936, Page 272

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0936, Page 272

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    soda through it then they would let it set then cut it into small pieces, and use it as soap.
    Nailers
    About forty six years ago a famous nailer named Tomas McElearney lived in Main Street Castleblayney.
    He had his shop in the house where James Lougheran dwells. That time every person was trying to get McElearney's nails.
    Basket-Making
    Patrick McElroy Modice used to make his living by making baskets and creels and he sold them in fairs and markets. Francis Duffy of Killycrum also made his living by
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English