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School: Fearth Mór (Brooklawn) (roll number 15508)

Location:
Fartamore, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Treasa, Bean Mhic Aonghusa
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    There is but one tailor in this district. His name is tailor Connelly. He works in his own house. He does not go from house to house making clothes. he works with a sewing machine.
    There are lot's of women in this district who make the men's stocking. Some spin wool into thread with that thread they make stockings. Others buy thread.
    There are three spinning wheels in this village.
    People wear black clothes when friends belonging to them die.
    Tweeds and serges are bought and worn by the people of this district.
    There is one draper's shop in this parish. Its owner is Mrs. Finnerty
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Dhuinn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Pat Dunne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilconly, Co. Galway