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School: An Clochar, Baile an Mhuilinn (roll number 1859)

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Milltown, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Fionnbharra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0433, Page 227

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    Near his was a dyer, his name was Brosnan. He was one of the best dyers in Kerry. The people used to come from all parts of Kerry to him. Further down the town there was a nailer, Maymond, who made all sort and sizes of nails. There were women who used make all kinds of hand-made lace.
    There was a bakery also owned by Cornelius Murphy. People came here from all parts of Kerry for bread.
    Several smiths, carpenters, and joiners worked in Miltown. There was a hatter making hats and caps too.
    There was a tobacco factory and a salt pan owned by Cornelius Murphy. He used bring in all raw material for all
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Síghle Ní Néill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Art Ó Murchadha
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Ballyvirrane, Co. Kerry