School: Árd Aoibhinn

Location:
Ardeevin, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máire Úna Ní Chonfhaola
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  1. Long ago the tailors used to go to the house when a man used want to make a new suit. First he used go and take the man's measure. Then he would go home and make the suit and he would come again to fit the suit on the man. Then he would get paid from the man. That is how he made his living. No one had to go to the house to the tailor. When any one used want to make a suit he would
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    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Kate Timothy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer's wife
    Address
    Stonetown, Co. Galway