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School: Staghall

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Staghall, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0971, Page 017

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    The people of long ago made every thing by hand. They had no machines.
    They thatched by hand.
    They made baskets creels and churns by hand.
    Thatching isn't done as well now as in ancient times. It is not as common now. There are more slated houses now, than thatched. John Kennedy, Teemore is a good thatcher. James McGovern, Lagan and Pat Brady Feddaragh thatch also.
    Mr Toner, Bridge Street, Belturbet and Mr Sexton Miltown make churns Mr Clemenger Drumcole makes baskets and creels. He could make
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Mc Keown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Brankill (Flood), Co. Cavan