School: Caisleán Gael (roll number 15337)
- Location:
- Castlegal, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: M. Ó Tiománaidhe
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- At present there are three, about four miles apart. John Gillespie, Cliffoney. His father and forefathers were tailors.
Brian Watters, Grange. His people for generations were tailors.
Mr. McSharry, Ballintrillick. He is only a beginner, as his father was not one.
Each of these works in their houses. They never go around from house to house. The person requiring a suit or top coat brings the cloth. Years ago they used to stock the cloth but this has gone out.
John Gillespie's father(continues on next page)
