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School: Killeenkere

Location:
Killinkere, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
A. Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1005, Page 089

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1005, Page 089

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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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    a horse is sold the halter is given along with him. Cattle, horses, sheep and pigs are sold in the fairs. Every Monday a market is held in Bailieboro'. The biggest (of) fairs of the year are the Christmas and Hiring fairs.
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  2. Clothes Made Locally

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    There is one tailor in the district. He works at his own home. He stocks cloth such as tweeds and serges.
    A local saying is (st) "Sitting cross-legged like a tailor". The implements he uses are a tape, a scissors, a sewing-machine, needles and a heavy iron. Nowadays shirts are not made at home. Stockings are knitted locally. The thread is not spun at home and there are no spinning wheels in the district.
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      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
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