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School: Caisleán Gael (roll number 15337)

Location:
Castlegal, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
M. Ó Tiománaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0156, Page 143

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    and white woven together and was very popular I believe.
    Some of the materials made up to 100 years ago are still to be had and in use. Here are some people who possess them.
    Mrs Patrick Timoney - blankets, shawls
    Pat Whyte - blankets
    Mrs B Brady - blankets, sheets.
    Some of the spinner could spin it as fine as thread today. R. Moore was a notable character - a great man for materials for shirts and sheets.
    At weddings, bright coloured one are worn. Dark or black at funerals.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English