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School: Athboy (C.)

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Athboy, Co. Meath
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Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 462

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    The most common local industries in and aorund Athboy in olden times were basket-weaving, whip-making and thatching (which is still done.) Two good thatchers are Jim Fox, Connaught St, Athboy, and Dinny Mairn, Martins Town Athboy, who still do it. Phil Carney and Thomas Jackson were lovely basket weavers. The baskets were made from sallies got from a stream in Pluxtown, where both these men lived. White or fancy baskets were made from sallies boiled in a big pan. Mr. Gilligan Martinstown, Athboy, used to make lovely riding whips from twelve, young long sallies plaited and attached to a strong stick.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernadette Mc Hale
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr Mc Hale
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath