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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    tongs, then then hackled it. The hackle was a small instrument of iron about two feet square with wires stronger than knitting needles. It was then spun into thread as fine as reel thread with a wheel, which they worked like we work a foot sewing machine now. Lastly it was taken to the weaver and made into linen shirts, sheets and everything thy wanted.
    Some women sold pieces of the linen, they got a good price for it and they often paid the rent with the money they got for the linen.
    Some of those linen sheets ares till to be found in houses they are never used, but they
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry