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School: Cluain Uamha (C.) (roll number 12828)

Location:
Cloyne, Co. Cork
Teacher:
E. Geeleher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0394, Page 158

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  1. Old Crafts - Broom-Making

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    The making of brooms was a great trade in Cloyne long ago. A woman named Mrs. Cotter who lived in Chapel Street, made them. These brooms were made of heather, and were very useful to the people for sweeping the earthen floors long ago. These brooms are not used as much now-a-days as long ago, because nearly all floors are boarded now.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Marie O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloyne, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Michael Quirke
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Cloyne, Co. Cork