School: Tisrara (C.) (roll number 14930)
- Location:
- Four Roads, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhlaithbheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 437
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- Shops were not common in olden times. Some people had to go to the nearest towns for goods butt others had not. Buying and selling was not carried on after Mass. Money was not always given for goods. Goods were often bartered. Labour was given in exchange for goods.
Tick was the word used in connection with buying. Farthings Crowns, and Sovereigns are gone out of use.
- As I lie down on my right side I pray to God to be my guide. If I die before I wake I pray to God my soul to take. There are four corners on this bed. There are four Angels on it spread. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John ask God to bless this bed that(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Lawlor
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tibarney, Co. Roscommon
