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School: Castlebridge (C.) (roll number 16382)

Location:
Castlebridge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Mrs E. Shortall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0884, Page 141

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    Long ago there were about six tailors in this district.
    There were three in Castlebridge and their names were William Shiggings, Stephen Shiggings and Laurence Shiggins.
    There was one in Crossabeg and his name was Tom Bennett.
    There was one in Curracloe and his name was Walsh.
    There was one in Screen and I do not know his name but the people call him " Watt the Tailor".
    Also there was one in the Sgough and his name is Tom Pender.
    They generally went from house to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Marie Redmond
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballycrane, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Frank Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Ballyregan or Fairyhill, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Nick Rossiter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardcavan, Co. Wexford