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School: Dunamaggin, Thomastown (roll number 6890)

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Dunnamaggan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Pól Mac Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 038

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    There was an old kilm in the neighbourhood of Rogerstown (Kilmoganny) It was owned by James Cahill, Kilmoganny. The people used come and bring away the lime in carts, and spread it as manure on their fields. There was no synthetic manure in those days.
    Nail making
    There was an old man in Kilmoganny who used make
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Noonan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rogerstown, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Michael Noonan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rogerstown, Co. Kilkenny