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School: Monagear (roll number 16292)

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Monagear, Co. Wexford
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0896, Page 297

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    Old Crafts
    Long ago candles were made in this district. I never heard of any soap making.
    Spades? and gates are made in this district.
    Wheels are made by a carpenter named Mr Doyle
    Mr Michael Hayden of the Harrow makes baskets from sallys.
    Mr Patrick Murphy
    of Ballymotey makes ropes out of binding twine.
    Mr Reid and Mr Deacon of the Harrow thatch houses.
    I know two men in the district who make gates.
    Mr Rigley a blacksmith makes iron gates and Mr Doyle a carpenter makes wooden gates.
    Several people in this district make ornamental baskets with rushes.
    A great many people in this district who have thatched houses
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
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    English