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School: Lubhghortán (Lowertown), Scoil Mhuire (roll number 4172)

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Lowertown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 404

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    Long ago the people hadn't any cups only timber ones. There was a man called "The Turner" living in Dreenane who made them for all the district around. He made vessels that would hold two quarts, with one handle in it. They were called "Piggins" and they were used for drawing water and milking. He made timber cups, saucers, plates and jugs, and everyone's dresser at that time was full of timber vessels. These vessels were called "Mórnáns". They were very hard to keep clean. There isn't any of those to be seen now.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. coopering (~87)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs John Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    88
    Address
    Gunpoint, Co. Cork