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    About one hundred years ago in my great grandmother's time a lot of weaving was done in the country. She weaved and spun in our house. The yarn was spun first and then woven into linen. She spun a good deal in her young days.
    The linen was made into bed sheets, towels and men's shirts. A man called Smith of Lattyloo bought the lined from her and she was able to earn as much as kept the house in provisions.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Mc Enroe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisdoagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    John Mc Enroe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisdoagh, Co. Cavan