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School: Buidheachair (Rockcorry)

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Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
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Bean Mhic Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0945, Page 125

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    one was made by a school master authenticated by Mrs. Pattison aged 90 and the year 1867 is stamped on it.
    The other bears the name of Jno. Adams believed to be a famous maker of sun dials.
    In some houses in the district there are the remains of the old quilting frames, and nearly every housewife boasts of having one or more of these old hand-made quilts.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila Mc Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Mount Carmel, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mr A. Mc Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Mount Carmel, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs Patison
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    90
    Address
    Aghadrumkeen, Co. Monaghan