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School: Carrickallen

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Carrickallen, Co. Cavan
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A. Lynch
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 202

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    Mr. Philip Clarke resides on the south west side of Drumcullion hill in the parish of Knockbride.
    Although he lives in the parish of Knockbride his dwelling is convenient to Mountain Lodge post office.
    This man is a cooper by trade and is commonly known as "Phil the Cooper"
    His father Thomas Clarke carried on the same trade before him.
    In their father's time both Philip and Patrick Clarke worked with him at the trade.
    They were then very busy making Churns, Firkins, Butts and Barrels.
    The firkins were made from oak and held about seventy five pounds of butter.
    The butts were also made from oak and held half the quantity of a firkin.
    In those days there were very
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. coopering (~87)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paud O' Donoghue
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrickallen, Co. Cavan