School: Goirtín

Location:
Gorteen, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Dhubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0078, Page 223

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0078, Page 223

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  1. Long ago, an old woman (named Biddy Little) lived in Gurtnalun. She made candles out of rushes and lard. At the end of the week, she used to go around the village withe her basket of candles selling them.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    M. O' Brien
    Informant
    Mrs B. Dooley
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    78
    Address
    Clogh, Co. Galway