School: Ballyburke (roll number 5125)

Location:
Bellaburke, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cheallaigh
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  1. There was a creel-maker living in our village. His name was John Mc Greevey. He could make a pair of creels in one day. He also used to make baskets but you would have to bring, Him the rods. He made fancy baskets also out of his own rods and sell them on the market. He would charge about a half-crown for a creel and a shilling for a basket. This man is
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Joseph O' Malley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortbaun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick O' Malley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortbaun, Co. Mayo