School: Coolronan (roll number 16247)

Location:
Coolronan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonmhidhe
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    John Coffey of Rathkeenan Bridge used to make baskets and cradles about .... years ago.
    Andy Bligh's father was a dyer and a weaver: (He) about 80 years ago. The family are still called the Dyers.
    James McLough, Kil _Ballivor, He was a nailer by trade he made boot nails about 80 years ago.
    There were weavers in Ardenew in the parish of Kill. Raffertys was their names.
    Jim Davis was carpenter, and he used to make houses too. He was from Ballivor he died two or three years ago.
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  2. John Coffey of Rathkeenan Bridge used to make baskets and cradles about .... years ago.
    Andy Bligh's father was a dyer and a weaver. (He) about 80 years ago. The family are still called the Dyers.
    James McLough, Kil _Ballivor, He was a nailer by trade he made boot nails about 80 years ago.
    There were weavers in Adrenew in the parish of Kill. Raffertys was their names.
    Jim Davis was carpenter, and he used to make houses too. He was from Ballivor he died two or three years ago.
    Slieve Maker
    Tom Quin(n) lived where Miggins live now in Ballivor. He was a journey man and used to make slieves. He died year ago (at)
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Tom Mc Keon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballivor, Co. Meath