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School: Uachtar Árd (roll number 4786)

Location:
Oughterard, Co. Galway
Teacher:
An tSr M. S. Iognáid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0065, Page 304

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  1. Cúram na gCos (continued)

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    mended.
    Taoibhín, patch, soles and heels are the different words for patches. Taoibhín and patch are put on the side of boots.
    Mr Heffernann and his people before him were always shoemakers.
    Mr Keane is not long in Oughterard. There was another shoemaker in Oughterard before, called Mr Geraghty but he died a few years ago
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  2. Tailors

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    There are three tailors in this parish Mr. Higgins, Mr. Fahy and Mr. Halloran who is called Lord John.
    Another tailor Mr Walsh who was called Joe Páid died some years ago.
    The tailors don't go around they work at their own houses.
    The tailor sends away for the amount and colour of cloth the person wants.
    It is usual for children to wear homespun and bréidín.
    A tailor uses a scissors, thimble
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Joyce
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Oughterard, Co. Galway