School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)
- Location:
- Na Coirríní, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 136
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- (continued from previous page)in olden times.
Black clothes are worn after the death of a relative.
There were two other tailors in Currens named Collins and Riordan. They used to go around from house to house.
- There is only one forge in this district. The smith's father and grandfather were smiths.
The forge is situated near the cross roads on the roadside near a stream. It is roofed with felt. There is only one fireplace in it. The bellows are made of leather The implements that the smith uses are :- The bellows(continues on next page)
