School: Meelick (B.)

Location:
Meelick, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 047

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 047

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    & thus the butt is up,
    In thatching an old house the same operations are performed except that there no sewing.
    Thatches - back 50 - 80 yrs ago, Jos. Quinn of Woodcock Hill. Also Michl. Moran.
    At present Tim Mc Inerney (now 77 yrs) Derra, Meelick.
    (69 yrs) Mike Meara, Boston, ".
    63 " Mike Mc Mahon, Moreen, ".
    Jos. White, Lower Meelick.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. nail-making (~117)
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    English