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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 128

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 128

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    Mr. Kennedy of Bridge St. used to make coaches and he makes traps now. In Barham's mill in Kilconny they make coffins and sell them to Mr. Gillick. They also make tables and chairs.
    Mr. Gurren of Kinnaghbeg, Pat Tinneny of Derryerry, Mr. Parker of Naughan are Thatchers and they are employed by the people around.
    Long ago there were baskets made of rods. They used to sell them on the street on fair days. They also used to bring them to Dublin for sale. Nails, whips and candles were also made in this district. About a hundred years ago leather was made. there was a large
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sadie Herron
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Belturbet, Co. Cavan