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School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

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Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
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Róisín Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0915, Page 214

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    towards on end. Then he would "run" a few sally switches, in and out, between them. He would then lap and plait sally switches and make two handles
    It was said he was the best basket-maker around the place. The price of a basket was two shilling (turf-basket).
    Doss Dalton was a very good thatcher. He thatched Ellen Evans' house, and the thatch lasted twenty-one years. He used not work for hire.
    William Evans was a great watch and clock-maker. He used put the parts together. There is a clock in Mr. George Reid's house in Donard, that he made. Mr. Michael Walshe, "Burgom" Murray and Mr. Alcock had one each. They give a little chime every
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tony Rogers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Donard, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Ellen Evans
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 70