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School: Caonach (roll number 14923)

Location:
Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eachmharcaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 266

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    Creels are also used for carrying hay from the rick to the stables. Two handles of rope are put in them and they are carried on men's back.
    Spinning is done by carding the wool and making it into thin rolls. Then one roll after another is placed on the spinning-wheels are fairly common in the district yet. Women card the wool of their own sheep, and spin it, and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    M. Nic Eachmharcaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir