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School: Moyaugher (roll number 4523)

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Moyagher, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Choileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0695, Page 370

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  1. Old Local Trades (continued)

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    Dyeing - The family of Murtagh, Athboy were dyers.
    Hat-making Hats were made by McCann of Athboy. He made tall silk hats.
    Carpentry - Phil Smith of Rahoney was a carpenter and his son still carries on the trade. Spinning - Wool was spun until about ten years ago by Mrs Bennett of Mooneystown, Athboy. She was the last woman in this district who knew the art of spinning.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Collins
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir