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School: Boulavogue

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0890, Page 091

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    John Murphy,
    Ballytreacy, Boolavogue, Ferns.
    aged 62 yrs
    29.
    Weaving was carried on in the district about 86 years ago.
    It was carried on by Ryans in (John Murphy's house now) Ballytreacy.
    John Doyle who lived in Tomnaboley was a Cooper. He made tubs and churns.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. spinning and weaving (~482)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Ballytracey, Co. Wexford