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School: Cluain Catha (roll number 16291)

Location:
Clooncah, Co. Roscommon
Teachers:
Dll. Ó Módhráin Ss. Mac Eoghain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0252, Page 406

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    There were some industries carried on in the district especially spinning and dyeying. The old women spun and dyed all their own clothes and the men were employed in their own industry of thatching and basket-making. There was no candle, soap or rope making carried on.
    the principle spinners around here were - Mrs Fury, Ballymore and Mrs Owens Ballymore, Strokestown.
    The best thatcher around here was Mr James Gibbons, Tuam, Kilrooskey. There was also a forge in this district. It was owned and operated by Mr Joseph Mc Dermott, Lackin, Strokestown and he made spades and gates in it. There were some very good basket makers around here also.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Sweeney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooncah, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Michael Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Ballyduffy, Co. Roscommon