School: Ballinorley (roll number 11597)

Location:
Bellanurly, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Mrs Anna Ewing
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0160, Page 262

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  1. Near Collinsford bridge and on the right bank there was a tuck mill at the beginning of this century. It was used for the purpose of thickening flannels after it had been spun. It was brought down to a man named Mr Cogans and he finished it in his mill at a very reasonable price.
    There was also another house beside Mr Cogans. A Mr McHugh lived in it. He was an old gentleman and he sold the farm and house to a Mr Steward Kerr. He is a retired Sergeant of the R.I.C. It was the late
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Olive Hudson
    Gender
    Female