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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

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Gortatoor, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 420

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  1. Seancheirdeanna - How Blankets Were Made

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    Long ago the people used not buy blankets like they do now. They used to make the blankets at home out of wool. The women used to spin the wool and make thread out of it. They then gave the thread to a weaver and he used to weave it into blankets. These blankets were very heavy and warm, and were great for wear. Some of them are in the houses yet, and people like them because they are heavy and warm.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    2. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcuilleen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Martin Corcoran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowcuilleen, Co. Mayo