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School: Cill Críosta

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Cill Chríost, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0313

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0313

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  1. Daoine Cáiliúla (continued)

    “In olden times the people in country districts were very proud of a strong man . . .”

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  2. Old Trades

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    Spinning, weaving and carding were some of the occupations to be found in those days, even to the colouring of theflannel there was a colouring pot in every household. Flax weaving was also to be seen, linen sheets, tablecloths etc, for the use of the household.
    Another old trade was making baskets and skibs for
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