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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
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Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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    of the threads to give the linen its proper whiteness. After a little more handling it was made up in large balls and taken to the weaver who turned it into a large roll of bangle cloth. The beantige had great pride as she sat down with her scissors and her needle and made it into sheets and shirts.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Causeway, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    James O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Causeway, Co. Kerry