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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

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Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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    and put it gently while working the wheel.
    We have a spinning wheel at home, which we spin with in the long winter nights. We have the sheep of our own and then we have the wool of our own. First we tease it and grease it with oil. Afterwards it is spun, and made into socks stockings and jersey for the children.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. spinning and weaving (~482)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Kennedy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Michael Kennedy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    35
    Address
    Rush Hill, Co. Mayo