School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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    large wheel about the size of a cart formed for the use. This wheel was in a frame and on this wheel they spinned the wool and formed the thread.
    When the people were dying long ago they got a half potful of water then they put in logwood and cloth into this pot. When the water is boiling for a considerable time they put in coporas to turn the cloth black.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peadar Ua Gallchobhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meenachallow, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Máire Ní Ghallchobair
    Gender
    Female