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School: Glasdrumman (roll number 6046)

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Glasdrumman, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Nóra Nic Mhághnusa
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    balls. The spinning is worked by moving the feet.
    The people do not spin any wool now because they can buy the clothes much cheaper. Some of the spinning wheels are to be had in this district yet and the people take great care of them.
    There are some of the articles to be had yet which were spun and weaved. My mother has some towels and sheets and a lot of other women around have some more.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. spinning and weaving (~482)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Hugh Rooney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glasdrumman, Co. Leitrim