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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 251

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    Padd McMahon who lived a short distance outside Killaloe made his living by basket-making.
    John Noonan who lived in the Canal Bank, had a forge there and used to make nails. He used an anvil and brand.
    The five brothers of the Ellises who lived in Ballina make their living by fishing.
    John Kennedy, The Green, Killaloe used to weave flannels.
    Matt Ryan of Garranboy was considered a great thatcher by the people.
    About seventy years ago monumental work was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyknavin, Co. Clare