School: Cill an Charnáin (roll number 11443)

Location:
Killycarnan North, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs Meehan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0954, Page 067

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0954, Page 067

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  3. XML “Those in Locality with Cure for Sprain”
  4. XML “Cure for Mote in the Eye”
  5. XML “Before Shaving”
  6. XML “The Noggin”

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  1. Before shaving - make a sign of the Cross in the ashes, also sprinkle ashes on the fingers before taking up the razor.
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  2. Noggin-making was a trade in itself and a cooper was unskilled in the art. The noggin was as large as a bowl and was tub shaped.It was bound with wooden hoops and had a vertical handle. The noggin was used as a milking vessel
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