School: Cill Bheacáin (B.) (roll number 13659)

Location:
Bekan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P.S. Mac Donnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 388

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 388

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  1. Long ago, when there were not many shops people used to make things for the house and farm during the winter. In every district there were skilled men at different trades.
    James Cunnane who lived in Cloonbuliban was skilled at wicker-work. He made baskets and armchairs out of rods. Edward Morley of Lissaniskea was the best at making carts. Byrne of Fallmore made churns and tubs and his sons carry on this trade yet.
    An excellent thatcher lived in Cloonbuliban. His name was Thomas Kelly. Michael Mullin had a forge in Cloonbuliban and used to make harrows,
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frank Kirrane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloonbulban, Co. Mayo