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School: Cill Fhearga (roll number 15128)

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Killarga, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0202, Page 261

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    lived in Killargue was a cooper, he made churns, firkins and tubs. Mrs. Brigid Flynn, Feenagh made tallow candles in olden times. John Walpole, Corrasragh, weaved frieze cloth, flannel and fancy tablecloths.
    Thomas Devany that lived in Gortnacarkogue was a flax spinner.
    Hugh Woods who lived in Killargue was a great carpenter. He made tables, chairs and dressers. Hugh Conlon, Dawns, made fancy baskets. There was a man who lived in Leamascally who made nails.
    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
    Collector
    Anna R. Mc Morrow
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullaghmore, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Hugh Mc Morrow
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    57
    Address
    Mullaghmore, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Patrick O' Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Gortnacorkoge, Co. Leitrim