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School: Ráth Sheiscinn (roll number 13866)

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Ratheskin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Anna Ní Chléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0142, Page 198

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  1. Hata Bhaile Gleanna

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    Men's hats were so scarce one time that there was only one in Ballinglen. A cabin was made for it near Mrs Scott's, Glenedagh. A man, when going to town, used to wear it and leave it back when he returned. All the villagers used it on turns. It was known as hsrs baile Jlesnns.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilfian, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thomas Finegan
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creevagh More, Co. Mayo