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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

Location:
Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 234

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  1. The Local Dressmaker (continued)

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    Mrs Willie Farrell is the name of the local dressmaker. Her house is situated in the village of Enniscoe on the Crossmolina-Lahardane road about a mile and a half from Crossmolina and two miles from Lahardane.
    She makes all ladies' and children's apparel such as coats, costumes, frocks and underwear.
    There are six dressmakers in Crossmolina but most of the women come to Mrs Farrell when they want garments made as she is regarded as the best dressmaker in the locality. Besides, her charges are moderate - often a few shillings less than others who are not so competent. Hence she is kept busy. For a lady's frock her fee is generally
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Inishcoe, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Eileen O' Malley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs M O' Malley
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeen, Co. Mayo