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School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teachers:
Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 344

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    Tanning of Leather.
    There was a tanning-yard in Oldcastle many years ago and nearly all the tanning of the town was done there.
    Nails.
    Nails used to be made in nearly every district. There was a man that used to make them and his name was Paddy Legget.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Johnsbrook, Co. Meath