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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

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Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0691, Page 076

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    In the winter he used to stop in the house. He went from house to house making baskets. He stayed in each house for about a week. When he died the people were very sorry for him.
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    There is a man now living in Trim. The man can make baskets. He brings home a load of willows and burns the skin off them. When the willow skins are burned off the willows will turn in many ways without breaking. The man shapes the willows into baskets and sells them. This man is able to make several baskets in the day. His name is John Dempsey. When he has a good supply of baskets made he comes with a donkey and cart selling the baskets.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Noel O Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmessan, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Patrick Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmessan, Co. Meath