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School: Gaduidhe Dubh (C.)

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Gaddyduff, Co. Donegal
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1121, Page 172

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    On that day they would tie a big square open board to the roof and every one of the neighbours would gather in and help to make the quilt.
    When the quilting would be finished they would be all treated with a glass of whiskey. Then when anybody else intending to make a quilt they would all gather in her house and make one.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mick Mc Eleney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmany, Co. Donegal