School: Inniskeen (roll number 13396)

Location:
Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Louis A. Duffy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0933, Page 054

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0933, Page 054

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  2. XML Page 054
  3. XML “Plough-Making”
  4. XML “Thatching”
  5. XML “Thatching”
  6. XML “Gate-Making”

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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. thatching (~353)
    Language
    English
  2. James Hoey, Treagh, Hackballscross, Co. Louth, is a good thatcher. He is said to have thatched, two houses completely, also in one day.
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  3. James Thornton "Sliabh," Co. Louth, is famous as a gate maker, in this locality, his work is always much admired.
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