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School: Clarecastle (C.)

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Clarecastle, Co. Clare
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Aoife Ní Mhíodhcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0607, Page 477

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0607, Page 477

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  1. Spinning and Weaving

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    A school for spinning was established in Clare Castle by Lady O'Brien wife of Sir Edward and great grandmother of the present Lord Inchiquin. The house where the school was held is still there.
    Young girls from the neighbouring parishes attended the school. Fine needlework was also taught. Spinning and Lace making flourished. A few of the old wheels still exist.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. spinning and weaving (~482)
    Language
    English

  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Shrove Tuesday is the favourite day for Marriage
    May is the unlucky month also August. Saturday is counted unlucky. Friday most unlucky. Wednesday the best day of all.
    Matches are still made. Money - the
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