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School: Mullagh (C )

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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
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Elizabeth Murchan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 259

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  1. Basket-Makers

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    Not very far out of the village of Mullagh, there are people of the name of Smith - always referred to as "Shinkas" who make baskets from sally- rods and sell them to the neighbours - grand strong baskets, too.
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  2. Rug-Making

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    In one house I know, the people in it make the most beautiful of rugs from rags and cast off clothes. Looking at them you would think they cost $5 - some of them are most refined looking in colours - greys mixed with blues, while others have large diamonds of crimson here and there. The crimson comes
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