School: Donore (roll number 6668)

Location:
Donore, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Nic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0682, Page 032

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0682, Page 032

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  1. Boat making
    About one hundred and thirty years ago boats were made at Donore. This industry was carried on by a Mr. Reddin who lived at Stateen. When he died the industry died with him.
    Ropes were made at Stateen about the year 1864. John Mc Guinness of Sheephouse was one of the men who worked there. This industry only lasted for mine or ten years.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gerard Victory
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Victory
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Donore, Co. Meath
  3. There is a little island on the River Boyne just opposite Oldbridge and it is called the 'Sally Garden'. It got this name because of the sally trees that grow there.
    These sallies were of great use in the making of
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