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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 296

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  1. Local Folklore - Old Local Crafts

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    Long ago there lived a man who earned his living by making straw collars for all the horses and donkeys of every farmer in the district.
    His home was about three miles to the west of the parish. His name was John Curney. He could do many other kinds of work also.
    He was able to make baskets of rods. He could make horse shoes
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Lyons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Dennis Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mountaincommon, Co. Mayo