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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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    that were made from tweed, the thread for which was spun at home. The different kinds of clothes tailors use are serge tweed and cotton for lining. The instruments the tailors use are a machine, needles and thread, a thimble without any bottom and a scissors.
    Nearly all people make shirts at home others buy them. The cloth they use in making shirts is
    white with a black or blue stripe in it.
    Socks and stockings are knitted in the homes.
    There are special kinds of clothes worn on feast days
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. éadaí agus suaitheantais (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceathrú Cheannada, Co. Mhaigh Eo