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School: Áth Treasna (C.) (roll number 16648)

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Newmarket, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhurthile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0353, Page 135

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    reached the required height. A hole was left for a door and small windows were cut by means of a hay knife.
    After this rafters were put on. Then a thin coat of sods were placed on the rafters. A thatcher always wears a leather protector on the palm of his hand
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  2. A Local Happening

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    The First Lady Freemason
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    In about the year 1745 the freemasons held a meeting in Aldworth's court Newmarket. There was a lady in the house who was inquisitive to know what was going on so she hid herself in a wardrobe that was in the room.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlin Ní Bhroin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newmarket, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Shine
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newmarket, Co. Cork