School: Rathdrum (2), (?)
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- Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
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- (continued from previous page)Mr P. Whelan, Baleece, Rathdrum, is a famous man for making cart wheels.Mar Hawkins who is now dead was a famous blacksmith. He made firecranes, wheels and nails. He was also famous for mending all classes of farm implements. He lived in Annamoe.Thomas Kennedy, Rathdrum, makes potatoes baskets and sometimes makes fancy baskets.James Smith of Clash makes many gates.There are hand weavers in Avoca they make blankets, rugs and tweeds. Their names are Miss Wynn.Croney Byrne Clara, had a tanning factory but now discontinued.In Rathdrum Courthouse they used to make flannel, but also discontinued.Doyles Tinahely make churns.Mrs Burne a soldier's wife who lives in Killcandra made many mats and rugs for people in the district and even sent them to Dublin.There is a local thatcher in Drumdangan, he thatches any houses in his district. His name is "Paddy Barrett".Mr J. Fleming, Barndarrig, Kilbride makes cart wheels, also Mr F. Wyley, Glenealy.Mr R. Taylor, Kilcandra, Rathdrum, blacksmith makes fire cranes.Mrs. W. Sheane, Ballkilavane, Glenealy makes her own soap.
