School: Bilboa (B.) (roll number 15692)
- Location:
- Bilboa, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Seán Ó Heidhin
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- (continued from previous page)name Ryan Figheadóra still exists in Nicker.
Basket making was carried on in Bilboa by the Laffans. The baskets were made from willows or weak sallies. The people used large baskets (for bringing turf) which were called the Kish.
Nail making was carried on in Cappamore by the Connerys and Waver.
There is a man in Cappamore called Willie the nailer.
Top making was also carried on in Cappamore by Martin Friend. The tops were called Martin Friends.Person from whom I received story - Thomas Power
Approximate age - sixty four
Address - Bilboa, Cappamore
How long residing here - thirty years
Paddy Power
- There are a number of Mass rocks in the parish of Cappamore. There is a mass rock on the top of Patrick O'Donnel's hill where mass was said in Penal days. When priests were afraid to say mass in the(continues on next page)
